Executive Assistant & Research Support

About the role

A Los Angeles founder is hiring a part‑time Executive Assistant who will also handle strategic research. The role supports a real‑estate investment and development business plus several other ventures, working remotely on Pacific Time hours.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct strategic research: vet vendors, evaluate new business ideas, source and compare providers, and present findings with clear recommendations.
• Manage inbox and calendar across multiple contexts (real estate, ventures, philanthropy, personal).
• Handle phone and form work with brokers, doctors, credit‑card companies, chargebacks, and property‑management oversight.
• Create SOPs and build admin systems from scratch.
• Assist with personal tasks such as reservations, doctor appointments, and event registrations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in open‑ended strategic research and delivering structured analysis.
• Familiarity with a named inbox methodology (Inbox Zero, GTD, or a defensible personal system).
• Excellent written and spoken English with a neutral or light accent.
• Experience creating SOPs and organizing chaotic environments.
• Fluency with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Make.com, Zapier) as part of daily workflow.

Required skills

• Inbox Zero or Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology.
• Claude.
• ChatGPT.
• Make.com.
• Zapier.
• Automation building with AI tools.

What we offer

• Remote, flexible schedule aligned with Pacific Time.
• Part‑time engagement paying $8–$13 per hour.
• Opportunity to work directly with a founder across diverse industries.