Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship.

We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview.

Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters.

This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move.

Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture.

If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking.

BetterUp is looking for an Associate Executive Assistant contractor in Austin, Texas to support two (2) to three (3) executives across different teams in the company. We’ve recently established our new office in Austin, and there will be ad hoc office-related responsibilities to ensure the team is supported locally, as well. Please note that this is a contractor position. 

What you'll do:

• Safeguard your executives’ calendars while proactively implementing thoughtful themes to their schedules (for example, separate blocks of time for different initiatives; ex: all interviews on Monday afternoons, all product-related meetings on Tuesday mornings, etc.)
• Assist your executives with a multitude of tasks such as scheduling meetings and calls (internal, external, interviews, etc.), inbox management, booking and managing travel, event planning, and other special projects

If you have some or all of the following skills, please apply: 

• 3-5 years of executive assistant experience; experience in a high-growth startup preferred
• Extreme attention to detail with strong organizational skills 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative spirit and skillset 
• Strong bias towards action and scrappiness in finding creative ways to get tough tasks done
• Agility, adaptability, and persistence
• Comfortable with ambiguity and managing multiple, shifting priorities
• Ability to identify and properly adjust priorities on a continuous basis
• Passion for coaching, education, behavioral sciences or other fields that lead to human well-being
• No ego teammate: We thrive in an environment of healthy and respectful collaboration that is fundamentally driven by the desire to succeed as a team. A general desire to contribute, without attachment to any one specific outcome other than the success of our clients and BetterUp.

Benefits:

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community. 

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member 
• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Per year: 
• All federal/statutory holidays observed
• 4 BetterUp Inner Work days (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)
• 5 Volunteer Days to give back
• Learning and Development stipend
• Company wide Summer & Winter breaks
• Holiday charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp
• 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.