Executive Assistant (Remote)

<h2><strong>About the job</strong></h2><p>🌎 Only open to candidates in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico.</p><hr><h3>Be More Than an Assistant. Be a Game Changer.</h3><p>At <strong>Viva</strong>, we’re not just hiring. We’re on a mission to create <strong>meaningful career opportunities in Latin America</strong> with a focus on your growth, impact, and well-being.</p><p>As an <strong>Executive Assistant (EA),</strong> you won’t just manage calendars and emails. You'll<strong> be the right hand, problem-solver and strategic partner </strong>to startup executives. From operations to decision-making, you’ll take ownership, lead initiatives, and help CEOs move faster.</p><p>If you love challenges, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make a real impact, this is the perfect role for you.</p><hr><h4><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h4><p>Your job is to help CEOs at fast-growing startups be more productive, more efficient, and better equipped to scale. You’ll do that by:</p><ul> <li><strong>Being a Strategic Partner</strong> – Support up to 3 executives. Anticipate needs, solve problems, and keep them focused on what matters most.</li> <li><strong>Administrative Support</strong> – Manage calendars, emails, meetings, expenses, travel, and team engagement to keep everything running smoothly.</li> <li><strong>Operational Support</strong> – Support internal projects, reporting, process improvements, and workflow optimization.</li> <li><strong>Use Your Voice & Take Initiative</strong> – Speak up, offer solutions, and spot problems before they surface.</li> <li><strong>Drive Business Impact</strong> – Every task you complete and every idea you share helps executives save time, clear roadblocks, and grow their companies.<br></li> </ul><h3><strong>Who We’re Looking For</strong></h3><ul> <li><strong>2+ years of work experience</strong></li> <li><strong>Fluent in English (C1 level)</strong> – you’re clear, confident, and fast-paced</li> <li><strong>Proactive & Solution-Oriented</strong> – you anticipate needs and take action without waiting</li> <li><strong>Highly Organized & Detail-Oriented</strong> – structure and accuracy are your default</li> <li><strong>Tech-Savvy & Adaptable</strong> – Comfortable with Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, AI tools and more</li> <li><strong>Confident & Bold</strong> – you take ownership, speak up, and make things happen<br></li> </ul><h4><strong>How We Take Care of You</strong></h4><p>We’re rated <strong>4.9 on Glassdoor </strong>and here's why:</p><ul> <li><strong>Social Mission Driven:</strong>  We create meaningful careers for women in Latin America and support your success at every level, from benefits to culture.</li> <li><strong>100% Remote, 100% Balanced</strong><strong>:</strong> Fixed schedules, no overtime, weekends off.</li> <li><strong>Career Growth: </strong>Structured development, feedback, mentorship, and real opportunities to grow.</li> <li><strong>Competitive Pay: </strong>Raises and bonuses every 6 months, with zero payment headaches. Pay is delivered via Deel.</li> <li><strong>Base Activations: </strong>Your base pay increases as you hit key milestones, like getting staffed, supporting a CEO, or managing multiple executives. </li> <li><strong>Global Health Insurance:</strong> Fully covered (medical, dental, vision, and mental health) wherever you are.</li> <li><strong>Paid Time Off:</strong> Holidays, vacation, sick days, and family care days.</li> <li><strong>Family-Friendly Benefits:</strong> Paid maternity leave and flexible policies for parents.</li> <li><strong>A Team That Feels Like a Team: </strong>We’re remote, but not distant. Between wellness sessions, trivia, team calls, and Feedback Fridays, you’ll feel part of something, not just logged in.</li> <li><strong>Monthly Stipends and Perks: </strong>Enjoy wellness budgets, co-working space coverage, learning stipends, and quarterly celebration funds. </li> </ul><hr><h3><strong>Ready to Apply? 🚀</strong></h3><p>If you’re proactive, confident, and ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>✨ <strong>Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.</strong></p><h4><strong>Our Hiring Process</strong></h4> <ol> <li><strong>Apply Online</strong> – Just <strong>15 minutes</strong></li> <li><strong>Screening Assessment</strong> – Quick skills test</li> <li><strong>Cafe con Viva </strong>– 30 minute group interview</li> <li><strong>Skill Assessment</strong> – A deep dive into real EA tasks</li> <li><strong>Final Interview</strong> –  A 1-1 conversation to see if we’re the right fit</li> </ol><p></p><hr><p>📢 <strong>Viva is an equal-opportunity employer.</strong> We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where <strong>everyone</strong> can thrive.<br></p><p>🔎 <strong>Important Notice:</strong> All Viva communication will come from an <strong>@execviva.com</strong> email. If you receive messages from unofficial sources (e.g., Instagram, Facebook), please report them to <strong>careers@execviva.com</strong>. We never request payments or personal information from candidates</p>

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