Sr. Executive Assistant

As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will be a key partner to the CEO and leadership team, ensuring seamless operations, efficient decision-making, and execution of strategic priorities. You will manage executive communications, oversee the CEO’s inbox, drive special projects, and optimize workflows across the business.

This role is ideal for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take on responsibilities beyond traditional executive support.

About Juniper

Juniper is a crowdfunding and merchandise platform for independent creators. We don’t just run the funding platform (like Kickstarter), we also create the actual products, launch on creator-branded storefronts, and ship to customers! Juniper has enabled creators to crowdfund specialized products like board games and lava lamps, and fund passion projects like animated shows and charitable initiatives. Since 2016, we’ve created and launched over 2,500 unique physical products and generated over $200M in revenue for creators. Click here to view some of our products and storefronts!

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Personal Support

• Manage the CEO’s inbox, prioritize communications, and draft responses to ensure seamless correspondence.
• Oversee complex scheduling, meeting coordination, and agenda preparation.
• Provide personal assistance (e.g., travel planning, appointments) to streamline the CEO’s daily workflow.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for key meetings.

Leadership Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the central liaison between the CEO and the leadership team.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by tracking action items and ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Plan and coordinate leadership offsites, internal meetings, and key company events.

Special Projects & Workflow Support

• Owning master access to sensitive, high-impact, systems such as Shopify, Paypal, and GSuite 
• Assist in coordinating projects of special interest to leadership by scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and tracking progress.
• Support project leads with research and data collection to inform decision-making.
• Monitor project timelines and updates to ensure milestones are met

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting a CEO or executive(s) in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and own high-level initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with a track record of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, with a focus on clarity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in productivity tools such as Google Suite, Slack, Notion, and Asana (or similar).
• Comfortable working in a remote-first, dynamic environment with a global team.

What we Offer

• Competitive Compensation + Benefits – Includes paid time off and a company-wide paid shutdown during the December holiday season.
• Remote-First Work Environment – Juniper has offices in Toronto and Vancouver. However, we let employees choose what work setting works best for them.
• Flexible Work Schedule – We accommodate flexible hours, as long as you are delivering results and maintaining a seamless workflow with your team and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Annual Allowance – Invest in your wellness, education, home office setup, and more.

Juniper is an equal-opportunity employer. If you are in need of an accommodation as part of the interview process, please let us know when you apply. 

We know that experience comes in many different forms. If you do not meet all the specified qualifications but feel you're a great fit for this role based on your skills, interests, and vision, let us know why.

Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Thank you for your interest!