Executive Assistant To CEO

Newport, RI
Full Time
Experienced

Co-Dough is a fast-growing sourdough bakery built around exceptional quality, hospitality, and creating memorable customer experiences. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a highly organized, proactive Executive Assistant to work directly with the owner and help keep the business running efficiently behind the scenes.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, loves organization, and can confidently manage multiple priorities at once.

Position Overview

The Executive Assistant will support the owner with administrative tasks, scheduling, communication, project coordination, hiring support, and day-to-day business organization. This person will play a key role in helping leadership stay focused on growth, customer experience, and company priorities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, professional, and capable of anticipating needs before being asked.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and organize email inboxes

  • Answer and manage calls, texts, and customer inquiries

  • Coordinate calendars, meetings, and appointments

  • Schedule interviews and assist with hiring coordination

  • Maintain organized digital files, documents, and records

  • Follow up with vendors, suppliers, and business partners

  • Assist with project management and special initiatives

  • Track deadlines and ensure tasks are completed on time

  • Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and documents

  • Assist with customer service and communication

  • Support partnerships, special projects, and company initiatives

  • Help maintain organization, communication, and administrative systems across the company

Qualifications

  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent time management and follow-through

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Self-motivated and proactive

  • Comfortable with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and technology

  • Professional, positive, and solution-oriented mindset

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience in executive assistance, administration, hospitality, or project coordination

  • Experience supporting a small business owner or entrepreneur is a plus

What We're Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:

  • Love creating organization and structure

  • Naturally take initiative without being asked

  • Enjoy solving problems and finding solutions

  • Thrive in a fast-moving environment

  • Can adapt quickly as priorities change

  • Take pride in helping a growing business succeed

Schedule

  • Full-time preferred, but open to the right candidate

  • Flexible schedule based on business needs

  • Some weekend availability required

  • Occasional early morning availability may be needed

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation based on experience

  • Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility as the company expands

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief note explaining why you'd be a great fit for Co-Dough.

We look forward to meeting you.

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