Viva Talent
Viva Talent
Viva Talent
About the job
Remote Executive Assistant supporting fast-growing US and Canadian startups. This is not a traditional assistant role; you will take ownership, anticipate needs, and help executives win every day.
🌎 Only open to candidates in South Africa at this time.
At Viva, our mission is to create real career opportunities for women across Latin America while welcoming anyone who shares our values, regardless of gender. We focus on impact, growth, and giving people a place where their voice genuinely matters.
As an Executive Assistant (EA) at Viva, you will work hand-in-hand with fast-moving startup leaders. They juggle competing priorities and rely on you to keep things organized, proactive, and one step ahead.
Full-time contractor: $1,200 USD base, with total monthly earnings up to $1,600 USD.
Plus performance bonuses, compensation reviews every 6 months, and amazing benefits.
What You Will Do
You will support up to three executives across admin and operations, including:
Own calendars, inboxes, meetings, travel, and expenses
Keep priorities clear and the day running smoothly
Improve workflows and document processes
Support projects, reporting, and internal coordination
Think ahead, solve problems, and anticipate needs
Take initiative when something can be improved
How You Know This Is The Job For You
You want your work to actually matter
You are proactive and naturally organized
You prefer ownership over micromanagement
You enjoy fast-paced environments and learning new tools
You want growth, feedback, and long-term career development
What We Are Looking For
2+ years of general work experience
Fluent English (C1 level)
No job hopping: at least one of your last three roles shows a 2+ year tenure
Previous Executive Assistant experience is not required. We welcome candidates with transferable experience
Excited about AI and automation tools
Comfortable with Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and similar tools
Reliable, proactive, and confident communicating with leaders
How We Take Care Of You
With a 4.7/5 Glassdoor rating, our team really does love working here. Here’s why:
A company driven by a real social mission and strong values
A culture built around growth, empowerment, and well-being
100% remote, forever
Clear growth paths: Sr. EA, CSM, Project or Operations Manager, Chief of Staff
Work-life balance: fixed schedules, no overtime, weekends off
Competitive pay: raises every 6 months plus performance bonuses
Global health insurance that follows you everywhere: medical, dental, vision, mental health, routine care
Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, and family care days
Family-friendly benefits: paid parental leave and flexible parent policies
4-week paid training plus ongoing coaching
🕐 Looking To Start ASAP? So Are We!
Our process takes about 6 days, and we onboard every Monday. Move fast → get hired fast.
Executive Assistant (Remote)
Viva hires, trains, and matches top remote executive assistants (EA) with executives and helps them be more productive. We work with executive teams at fast-growing companies backed by top VC firms like Sequoia, a16z, Insight, and Coatue. Our talent are specialized in providing advanced support in administrative areas like calendar management, email management, and travel & expense management as well as operational areas like meeting & presentation support, team engagement & offsite planning, and special projects.