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Receptionist
Personal Assistant for CEO in Oakland
Receptionist
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Remote / WFH
Krishtel
Job Description
Personal Assistant for CEO in Oakland
Role: Personal Assistant to CEO (In-Person, Oakland/Bay Area)
Type: Contractor (1099)
Rate: $25–$40/hr (depending on experience)
Hours: Typically 3–4 hours/week, plus as-needed support
Start: As soon as possible
Location: Oakland/Bay Area, in-person, must be able to commute
Status: Contract role
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Personal Assistant to support our CEO with both administrative and personal tasks in the Oakland/Bay Area. This role is for someone who is detail-oriented, responsive, kind, and great at handling sensitive information with discretion.
If this is you, you help create calm. You bring structure. You know how to manage up. You notice what is missing before it becomes a problem.
Who You Are (Our Ideal Candidate)
You are someone who:
Has strong attention to detail, time management, and follow-through.
Is proactive, responsive, and consistent in communication.
Has been an assistant to a CEO or busy executive level before.
Can manage scheduling, travel planning, and calendar support.
You love organization. It makes you happy at a soul level to leave something more organized than it was before.
Tech Savvy (is not afraid of technology, can assist with various tech-related tasks, camera/laptop issues, can enlist support, etc.).
Can support household and personal logistics (errands, deliveries, coordination).
Has a mind towards improving operations and processes.
Handles documents and sensitive information with care and discretion.
Event planning and logistics support experience.
Is a strong communicator with great people skills, warm, kind, easy to work with.
Has a driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Tools you should already know:
Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets)
90-day success outcomes
In the first 90 days, success looks like:
Scheduled periodic visits for cleanup and organization
Local errands and tasks handled smoothly and consistently
The Work
As a core support partner to the CEO, you will:
Tech support and setup coordination (IT troubleshooting, equipment setup, smooth virtual meetings)
Personal errands (mail, returns, deposits, dry cleaning, groceries, reservations)
Travel prep support (packing help, airport drop-offs/pickups, last-minute changes)
Office setup and improvements (organization, furniture coordination, tech installation support)
Home and office coordination (deliveries, appointments, supplies stocked)
Event support and logistics for local or in-home business events as needed
Research and procurement (vendors, quotes, purchases for supplies, gifts, special projects)
Vendor and service provider management (scheduling, coordination, follow-through)
Who We Are
Krishtel is a facilitation and coaching practice rooted in the belief that professional workplaces can become healthier, more equitable, and more human. We provide coaching, workshops, and strategic programs that support leaders and organizations at the intersection of business growth, leadership, collective engagement, and well-being.
Our Company Values
Holding Space for Each Person’s Humanity
Going Big with Ease
Taking Enthusiastic Ownership
Battling Systemic Injustice
Making Clients Feel Invested in Each Other’s Growth
Committed to Difficult Conversations
Working In Your Superpower
Doing the Inner Work
Generating Compassion
Equal Employment Opportunity
Krishtel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable laws.
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 per week
Ability to Commute:
Oakland, CA (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Role: Personal Assistant to CEO (In-Person, Oakland/Bay Area)
Type: Contractor (1099)
Rate: $25–$40/hr (depending on experience)
Hours: Typically 3–4 hours/week, plus as-needed support
Start: As soon as possible
Location: Oakland/Bay Area, in-person, must be able to commute
Status: Contract role
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Personal Assistant to support our CEO with both administrative and personal tasks in the Oakland/Bay Area. This role is for someone who is detail-oriented, responsive, kind, and great at handling sensitive information with discretion.
If this is you, you help create calm. You bring structure. You know how to manage up. You notice what is missing before it becomes a problem.
Who You Are (Our Ideal Candidate)
You are someone who:
Has strong attention to detail, time management, and follow-through.
Is proactive, responsive, and consistent in communication.
Has been an assistant to a CEO or busy executive level before.
Can manage scheduling, travel planning, and calendar support.
You love organization. It makes you happy at a soul level to leave something more organized than it was before.
Tech Savvy (is not afraid of technology, can assist with various tech-related tasks, camera/laptop issues, can enlist support, etc.).
Can support household and personal logistics (errands, deliveries, coordination).
Has a mind towards improving operations and processes.
Handles documents and sensitive information with care and discretion.
Event planning and logistics support experience.
Is a strong communicator with great people skills, warm, kind, easy to work with.
Has a driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Tools you should already know:
Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets)
90-day success outcomes
In the first 90 days, success looks like:
Scheduled periodic visits for cleanup and organization
Local errands and tasks handled smoothly and consistently
The Work
As a core support partner to the CEO, you will:
Tech support and setup coordination (IT troubleshooting, equipment setup, smooth virtual meetings)
Personal errands (mail, returns, deposits, dry cleaning, groceries, reservations)
Travel prep support (packing help, airport drop-offs/pickups, last-minute changes)
Office setup and improvements (organization, furniture coordination, tech installation support)
Home and office coordination (deliveries, appointments, supplies stocked)
Event support and logistics for local or in-home business events as needed
Research and procurement (vendors, quotes, purchases for supplies, gifts, special projects)
Vendor and service provider management (scheduling, coordination, follow-through)
Who We Are
Krishtel is a facilitation and coaching practice rooted in the belief that professional workplaces can become healthier, more equitable, and more human. We provide coaching, workshops, and strategic programs that support leaders and organizations at the intersection of business growth, leadership, collective engagement, and well-being.
Our Company Values
Holding Space for Each Person’s Humanity
Going Big with Ease
Taking Enthusiastic Ownership
Battling Systemic Injustice
Making Clients Feel Invested in Each Other’s Growth
Committed to Difficult Conversations
Working In Your Superpower
Doing the Inner Work
Generating Compassion
Equal Employment Opportunity
Krishtel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable laws.
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 per week
Ability to Commute:
Oakland, CA (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
