Executive Assistant, R&D

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New York City, NY, USA
Hybrid
80K-120K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Marketing Tech • Payments • Software • Design • SEO
We build products that help entrepreneurs stand out and succeed.
The Role
Provide high-level administrative and executive support to VP-level leaders in Product and Engineering. Manage complex calendars, travel and meetings, prepare materials, track action items, reconcile expenses, coordinate events, maintain documentation, and support operational initiatives. The role requires proactive judgment, strong organization, discretion, cross-functional coordination, and proficiency with Google Workspace.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and proactive professional to provide high-level administrative and clerical support. This role will support leaders within our Product and Engineering function, as well as partner with their respective teams to ensure efficient operations and seamless executive support.

You'll Get To...

Executive and Administrative Support

  • Provide high-level support to one or more VP+ leaders, managing dynamic and complex calendars with minimal oversight
  • Coordinate travel, meeting logistics, and cross-functional schedules with accuracy and efficiency
  • Anticipate needs, resolve scheduling conflicts, and prioritize time-sensitive requests
  • Prepare meeting agendas and materials, take notes, and ensure timely follow-up on action items
  • Complete expense reports and reconcile transactions in a timely manner
  • Draft, edit, and format communications, presentations, and reports for internal and external audiences
  • Maintain and update team mailing lists, rosters, and shared documentation

Operational and Project Support

  • Support operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and improving support processes
  • Manage recurring reporting and presentation submissions in partnership with team members
  • Partner across departments to coordinate initiatives and ensure alignment with business priorities
  • Handle multiple high-priority tasks independently and exercise good judgment when priorities shift

Event and Culture Coordination

  • Plan and coordinate team meetings, offsites, all hands, and milestone celebrations
  • Partner with Workplace Services to manage event logistics, including catering, AV setup, and vendor coordination
  • Manage discretionary funds for team recognition, birthdays, and anniversaries
  • Promote a positive team culture by supporting engagement activities and internal communications

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
  • Ability to operate independently and make decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential information
  • Clear and confident communication skills across levels and functions
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
Who We're Looking For
  • 4 - 6+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative professional supporting VP-level and above
  • Experience providing high-level administrative support with autonomy and accountability
  • Proven ability to anticipate needs and proactively improve administrative systems and processes
  • High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Benefits & Perks
  • A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
  • Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
  • Fertility and adoption benefits
  • Headspace mindfulness app subscription
  • Global Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement benefits with employer match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
  • Pretax commuter benefit
  • Education reimbursement
  • Employee donation match to community organizations
  • 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Dog-friendly workplace
  • Free lunch and snacks
  • Private rooftop
  • Hack week twice per year
Cash Compensation Range: $79,500 - $120,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Skills Required

  • 4–6+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or administrative professional supporting VP-level or higher leaders
  • Experience providing high-level administrative support with autonomy and accountability
  • Proven ability to anticipate needs and proactively improve administrative systems and processes
  • High school diploma
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information
  • Clear and confident communication skills across levels and functions

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Squarespace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, and feedback suggests coverage quality is strong. Behavioral-health and wellness resources such as Headspace are also included.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes up to 20 weeks of paid family leave for new parents, covering birth, adoption, or custody placements. Fertility and adoption benefits further reinforce strong family support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO is highlighted as part of the offering, and feedback suggests work-life balance is generally positive. Some sources also note additional time-away programs, such as sabbaticals after longer tenure.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,723 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business.

Why Work With Us

Squarespace employees are ownership-minded, builders, tenacious, resourceful, hands-on, humble, self-motivated, experimental, curious, resilient, inclusive, and empathetic.

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