Executive Assistant to Founder

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About MISUMI Americas</strong></p> <p>MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.</p></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Impact in This Role<br></strong></span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Executive Assistant to support the Founder and family across day-to-day personal operations, scheduling, and household logistics. This role blends administrative coordination with real-life execution - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly personalized environment.</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">As a trusted partner to the Founder, you will own and manage competing personal and professional priorities, anticipate needs, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. This is not a traditional office-based administrative role, but rather a high-touch position requiring discretion, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>What You’ll Be Doing<br></strong></span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Personal & Household Support </strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Own family and personal scheduling - coordinating calendars across professional commitments, school activities, appointments, and social events</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Oversee day-to-day household operations - including vendor management, maintenance, service providers, and ongoing property needs</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Manage complex travel logistics - including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Run errands and handle in-person tasks - including shopping, returns, and appointment coordination</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Support meal planning and household organization - including grocery coordination and inventory management</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Plan and execute events and gatherings - managing vendors, logistics, and on-site coordination</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Handle household finances and bill payments - ensuring organization and timeliness</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Founder Support </strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Manage and optimize the Founder’s calendar - ensuring alignment across priorities and commitments</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Coordinate communication on behalf of the Founder - including email and scheduling logistics</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Support key meetings - including agenda preparation and follow-ups</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assist with special projects and ad hoc initiatives as needed</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proven experience supporting an individual, Founder, or executive in a personal assistant, household manager, or similar role</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience managing complex scheduling, travel, and logistics across multiple priorities</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva,…