About Us

Next Thing Technologies is a dynamic and rapidly growing startup focused on new sodium ion battery chemistry, making power safer and more affordable for everyone.

One of our primary goals is to create a battery to help alleviate inevitable future power needs. Power demands are constantly increasing and power infrastructure is outdated, this creates a recipe for businesses and individuals to suffer through increased energy costs in the future. We hope to solve these problems through the use of different battery form factors, system designs, material chemistries, financing and business models to make our product more affordable and safer.

We’d like your help spreading the word and sharing our vision with the world.

Our Core Values

Building technology that does not exist in this world is hard and needs a special team. We believe in working with leaders, someone that takes a piece of ownership in our vision and works hard to get an outcome. We need someone who cares about doing great work and being involved in high functioning teams trying to achieve something, this won’t be simple or easy, but you will certainly grow. We are very much a culture of ownership, resourcefulness, creative thinking, innovation, and detail oriented communication. If this sounds like you, that's great!

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Virtual Executive Assistant who will provide overall support to the CEO. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically and problem solve with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

If you are a highly organized and proactive Virtual Executive Assistant who is passionate about delivering outstanding results, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

Provide efficient administrative support to the CEO, which includes coordination, information gathering and preparation for all meetings and calls, calendar and schedule management, expense reports, documentation and reporting, travel arrangements
Draft and proof documents - emails, reports and presentations
Prioritize incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely responses or appropriate redirection
Maintain company files and records with utmost accuracy and confidentiality
Provide support for new team member onboarding and setup
Identify areas for improvement and implement effective administrative systems and processes
Anticipate needs with the ability to react quickly with the appropriate levels of urgency for each situation
Ad hoc special projects or other duties as needed

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience as a Virtual Executive Assistant or similar Administrative role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize and make hard decisions effectively with little to no guidance
Proficient in using various applications and tools such as Google Workspace and ClickUp
Exceptional project management skills with an impeccable eye for detail and the ability to deliver accurate work within given deadlines
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the business and changing priorities
Can maintain a high level of integrity when handling confidential information
A self-starter with a collaborative spirit
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively with little to no guidance
Ability to work US time zone (PST hours overlap) and attend meetings regularly

What We Offer

Growth opportunities with an early stage startup
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and innovative environment
Be part of innovative projects that have a global impact
Collaborate with visionary leaders and executives to drive impactful change
Work with a diverse and amazing group of individuals who celebrate successes and tackle challenges together
Professional development opportunities to grow your skills and career
Competitive compensation packages, commensurate with experience

This is a fully remote, full-time, independent contractor role.