Executive Assistant – Strategic Partner for Leaders

About the role

Athena is looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to become a strategic collaborator for ambitious founders, investors, creators, and industry leaders. You will join an integrated team that includes the member you support, their executive coach, and the broader Athena network.

Key responsibilities

• Optimize the member's time and priorities through strategic thinking and proactive execution.
• Manage high‑stakes scheduling, communications, and complex logistics.
• Drive research and strategic initiatives forward.
• Build trust with the member's extended network and stakeholders.
• Create executive‑ready presentations and content.
• Anticipate needs and solve problems before being asked.
• Collaborate with the member's executive coach to ensure aligned priorities and seamless execution.

Required profile

• Clear, confident, and discreet communication.
• Thrives in high‑performance environments with shifting priorities.
• Relentlessly proactive and exceptionally organized.
• Strong English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable with Google Workspace, Mac, and AI tools.
• Committed to full‑time (40 hours/week) work, often aligned to U.S. time zones.
• Fully dedicated to the role with no side gigs.

Required skills

• Google Workspace
• Mac
• AI tools

What we offer

• Intensive onsite onboarding (2 weeks) and ongoing monthly hub sessions.
• Training phase up to 6 weeks under a training contract.
• After successful completion, earnings up to KES 90,500.
• Full benefits package: HMO coverage, company‑paid psychologist/psychiatrist/life coach, optical and medicine reimbursements.
• Career advancement opportunities within a global organization and access to a 3,000+ support network.