Executive Assistant
"About The Role"
About This Role
Chainlink Labs is looking for a high-impact Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership. This role goes beyond traditional support—acting as the right hand to executives and playing a key part in driving operational excellence. The role involves managing complex calendars and high-stakes meetings, navigating sensitive information with discretion, anticipating needs, and streamlining workflows to support a fast-paced, high-performance organization. There is no assigned team for this role; the person will be placed where they can have the greatest impact. This role is based in NYC and requires working in office full time to provide additional executive support.
What You'll Be Doing
Acting as a gatekeeper for the executive's time and focus, managing and prioritizing requests from across the business and the external ecosystem
Coordinating and executing department meetings and communications to ensure smooth collaboration and efficient information flow
Handling sensitive information with the highest level of discretion, recognizing the importance of safeguarding Chainlink Labs' interests
Communicating largely in writing, including taking important notes for various engagements, and demonstrating excellent written communication skills
Serving as a right-hand person to the executive team, helping them navigate their private and professional lives efficiently
Owning and delivering on a wide variety of projects and initiatives for the executive team
What We're Looking For
Experience delivering a high-touch support model, anticipating needs, and establishing seamless processes across core executive support tasks such as scheduling, travel, communications, records, and reports
Experience as an Executive Assistant managing sensitive data, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality within a security-focused company environment
Experience working in a multi-time-zone or global setting
Willingness to work outside usual business hours with a high sense of urgency
Strong self-management, time management, and organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly
Experience using tact and sound business judgment, a solid understanding of the business, and impeccable time management in managing and prioritizing a C-Suite executive's schedule and obligations
Bonus Points
Experience in small-to-medium tech startup environments, with familiarity working in agile and ownership-driven settings
Event planning experience, including organizing successful team offsites for an executive's department
Experience working on a team of highly collaborative Executive Assistants, sharing insights, representing executives effectively, and contributing positively to company culture
Salary Range
USD 100,000 - 186,000 per year
About Chainlink Labs
Chainlink Labs is at the forefront of powering the next generation of decentralized applications by building and maintaining secure, reliable open-source blockchain oracle networks. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of smart contracts by enabling them to securely interact with real-world data and off-chain computation, making decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and enterprise solutions more robust and widely adopted. Our team thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and impact. We value deep technical expertise, independent thinking, and a collaborative spirit, providing an environment where individuals can contribute significantly to the evolution of a global, decentralized ecosystem. At Chainlink Labs, continuous learning and professional development are central to our collective growth. Join Chainlink Labs to be part of a pioneering global team shaping the future of blockchain technology. If you are passionate about building foundational infrastructure that empowers developers and industries worldwide, and are looking for an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a rapidly advancing field, explore our career opportunities and help us build a more connected and secure digital world.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Chainlink Labs's official website and follow their application process.