Executive/Personal Assistant to CEO (Hybrid) About Upstate Curious: Upstate Curious is a thriving and multifaceted real estate company located in the picturesque Hudson Valley and Catskills of New York. Founded in 2019 by Megan Brenn-White, Upstate Curious is driven by a close-knit collective of real estate agents with a passion for design and the natural beauty and heritage of the Hudson Valley and Catskills region. With a commitment to the local community, the company helps connect local businesses and long-time residents with newcomers through initiatives like the Upstate Curious Community App. The team at Upstate Curious takes pride in their work and its impact on the community, making the home buying and selling process smart, fun, and client-focused. Job Description: The Executive/Personal Assistant (EA/PA) to the Founder and CEO of Upstate Curious plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of both professional and personal aspects of the CEO's life. This multifaceted role encompasses various responsibilities, requiring the EA/PA to be proactive, solution and process-oriented, and capable of thinking outside the box. The EA/PA will strategically organize the CEOs schedule, enhancing their overall effectiveness. The EA/PA serves as the CEO's "right-hand" and gatekeeper, managing the CEO's schedule, enabling her to advance the company's initiatives and goals. This is a hybrid role. The EA/PA will be required to spend 1-2 days a week in the Accord/Kerhonkson, NY area to work directly with the CEO. This is very much a start-up environment where things move quickly. The person in this role should be comfortable asking questions, making suggestions, and pushing back and/or explaining the impact of a new request on current priorities. Responsibilities: Email and Other Communication Management • Review and categorize emails based on priority, draft replies, and move action items to task management tools. • Ensure timely responses to emails, meeting requests, and other communications. • Establish a communication cadence with the CEO so she can stay informed about tasks stemming from the inbox. • Assist in filtering and prioritizing text and Slack messages. • Assist the CEO in attaining inbox zero status. Schedule Management • Efficiently coordinate business and personal appointments, maintaining synchronized calendars across multiple business units. • Prepare the CEO for meetings with appropriate notes and time blocking. • Attend select meetings to understand and track company workflow. • Provide meeting support, including setting up meetings and taking comprehensive notes. Task Management • Collaborate closely with the CEO to ensure she stays on track for recurring events, such as writing a weekly newsletter or editing listing copy. • Utilize the calendar to allocate sufficient time for task completion. • Manage the CEO's To-Doist list, which may include tasks assigned by other employees. • Ensure tasks are organized, prioritized, and completed in a timely manner, providing a structured approach to her work. Administrative Tasks • Handle incoming mail (business and personal), assist with travel planning, manage and organize tax documents, assist with reservations, shopping, errands, and gift purchases. Note: The specific tasks and responsibilities of this role may vary depending on the CEO's requirements and needs. Qualifications: • Proven experience as an Executive/Personal Assistant, preferably supporting high-profile individuals. • Exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a solution-oriented mindset. • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide options and solutions. • Tech-savvy, proficient in modern scheduling and task management tools. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently and adapt to changing needs. • Be comfortable asking questions, making suggestions, and pushing back and/or explaining the impact of a new request on current priorities. Compensation: $72,000

• Email and Other Communication Management • Review and categorize emails based on priority, draft replies, and move action items to task management tools. • Ensure timely responses to emails, meeting requests, and other communications. • Establish a communication cadence with the CEO so she can stay informed about tasks stemming from the inbox. • Assist in filtering and prioritizing text and Slack messages. • Assist the CEO in attaining inbox zero status.Schedule Management • Efficiently coordinate business and personal appointments, maintaining synchronized calendars across multiple business units. • Prepare the CEO for meetings with appropriate notes and time blocking. • Attend select meetings to understand and track company workflow. • Provide meeting support, including setting up meetings and taking comprehensive notes.Task Management • Collaborate closely with the CEO to ensure she stays on track for recurring events, such as writing a weekly newsletter or editing listing copy.  • Utilize the calendar to allocate sufficient time for task completion. • Manage the CEO's To-Doist list, which may include tasks assigned by other employees. • Ensure tasks are organized, prioritized, and completed in a timely manner, providing a structured approach to her work.Administrative Tasks • Handle incoming mail (business and personal), assist with travel planning, manage and organize tax documents, assist with reservations, shopping, errands, and gift purchases.Note: The specific tasks and responsibilities of this role may vary depending on the CEO's requirements and needs.