Executive Assistant - Nairobi at Athena

About the job

• Work directly with global founders and executives — and learn how high-performing leaders operate behind the scenes.

• At Athena, you won’t just assist—you’ll act as a strategic partner helping leaders scale their time, decisions, and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Own calendars, inboxes, and priorities across time zones

• Execute research and high-impact projects

• Create presentations and executive-ready content

• Coordinate with global stakeholders

• Anticipate needs and solve problems proactively

What We’re Looking For

• Strong English communication skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Proactive, resourceful, and tech-savvy (Google Workspace, Mac, AI tools)

• Available full-time (40 hrs/week), often U.S. hours

• Fully dedicated to one role

Location & Setup

• Must live within 80 km of the Nairobi Hub

• Able to report onsite when needed

• Includes 2 weeks onsite onboarding + ongoing training

Compensation & Benefits

During Training (up to 6 weeks):

• Intensive onsite training

• Trainee status

Upon Client Match:

• Earn up to KES 90,500/month

• HMO coverage

• Mental health support (psychologist, psychiatrist, or coach)

• Career growth with ongoing coaching & training

• Access to a 3,000+ global support network

• Sponsored MBA opportunity

• Company-issued equipment

Requirements

• Reliable WFH setup

• Minimum 30 Mbps internet

• Device: i5 (8th gen+) / Ryzen 5 3000+ / Mac (2017+); 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)