Executive Assistant To CEO/Executive Team, AeroFarms
Aeroponic urban farming company
Open for applications
Aeroponic urban farming company
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity.
Role
Who you are
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment; performs additional duties as assigned by executives
- Manage sensitive matters with an elevated level of confidentiality and discretion especially decisions directly impacting the operations of the company
- Excellent communication and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
- Represent the company and the Executive in a positive light through great follow-through skills and sound judgment
- Business sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed
- Commitment to excellence - perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis
- Excellent communicator - able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner
- Demonstrate ability and temperament to work with sensitive information
- Collaborator -team oriented experience and approach
- Service focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations of the CEO and other senior executives by maintaining effective relationships with interested parties
- Ability to think outside of the box with a sense of urgency
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced personal support role within an office environment
- Ability to travel as needed to event or meetings (approximately 1 x/month). The ability to flex and work across multiple time zones as needed
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across various levels of the organization
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and commitment to maintaining discretion
- Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational capabilities
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment and enjoys contributing to a cohesive team
- Expert level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask clarifying questions and work with senior management, internal and external clients
- Superior customer service and interpersonal skills
- Proactive approaches to problem-solving and decision-making
What the job involves
- As we scale to new locations around the world, we are seeking an Executive Assistant to support our CEO and executive team and drive day-to-day activities throughout the organization
- Join us as we take vertical farming to new heights for the planet and people everywhere
- The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and other Executive Committee members
- Reporting directly to the CFO, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship
- The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the board of directors and senior management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts and oversees special projects
- The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment
- The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise sound judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative - and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities
- This individual will provide and lend support to both internal and external parties with a high level of professionalism and in a manner that reflects positively on the organization
- Provide high-level confidential administrative support to CEO, CFO and the Senior Leadership team as required
- Manage and maintain CEO's calendar of appointments, schedules, and travel arrangements
- Arrange & coordinate meetings/events (Board retreats, management dinners)
- Screen CEO's emails, archive and professionally compose replies/correspondence on behalf of the CEO when required
- Screen incoming telephone calls; take and deliver accurate messages; respond to requests by gathering and providing information and referring non-routine calls to the appropriate staff
- Prepare the CEO's monthly expense summary - personal and business-related expenses
- Consult with Leadership team on behalf of the CEO
- Prepare reports, presentations (investor, Boards, partners) and memos when required. Utilize Word, Excel, PowerPoint creating, agendas, reports, special projects, and other documents in support of objectives for the organization
- Arrange travel and accommodations for executives
- Draft and prepare correspondence for internal announcements, board meetings, and organizations that the executive is involved with
- Manage the Executive's contacts
- Be responsive to emails/texts/phone calls, with contact outside normal business hours
- Welcome the Executive’s guests by greeting them - on the phone or in person directing inquires
- Organize complex calendars and schedules, resolving any scheduling issues
- Manage all CEO's memberships & subscriptions and their renewals / payments
- Maintain both paper and extensive electronic filing system (Outlook and other)
- Maintain staff/employee files in CEO's office and assist with new Executive onboarding
Our take
The vertical farming industry has been on the rise in recent years, as the world looks to mitigate the strain on farmland. Leveraging robotics, ML, aeroponics, and hydroponics to control growing climates, it represents a modern approach to farming, and AeroFarms is one of the most well known startups in the field.
The space is already competitive, but AeroFarms sets itself apart from the likes of Bowery Farms and Gotham Greens by its use of aeroponics to grow quality produce without sunlight or soil. The company hit the headlines back in 2017 when celebrity chef David Chang helped round out a $40 million funding round, and it's been growing ever since, supplying the likes of Stop & Shop, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
Despite a strong historic performance in the market, the company announced in 2023 that it was making a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing - brought on, it says by "significant industry and capital market headwinds". It has, however, remained positive in the face of this development, with plans to operate as normal while the process plays out, and return to pursuing growth with new financing options thereafter.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Sep 2023
$70.8m
LATE VC
Jul 2019
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $328.8m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Health & Wellness Initiatives
- Collaborative work environment
- Team lunches with our fresh, local greens!
- Team-led initiatives and volunteer opportunities
- Free access to huge library of educational courses and programs
- Opportunities for professional development – we love to develop our staff and let them grow into new roles within the company
- Other domestic and international work opportunities: as we add new sites around the world, we will need AeroFarmers to fly our flag around the world
Company values
- Collaboration - Working together as a team, aligning on responsibilities and objectives
- Communication - Timely sharing and receiving of information and feedback
- Accountability - Acting with integrity while taking ownership of and responsibility for one’s commitments
- Agility - Adapting quickly to changes in a positive, constructive manner
- Respect - Valuing diversity in ideas and people
- Empowerment - Providing the environment and resources to enable everyone to drive business and personal growth
Company HQ
East Ferry, Newark, NJ
Articles
Leadership
David Rosenberg
(CEO)Founded and was CEO of waterproofing concrete construction company Hycrete between 2001 and 2011. Board Member of Aspire Food Group, Managing Trustee of Liberty Science Center, and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board at EVERY.
Marc Oshima
(CMO)Former Marketing Director at The Food Emporium, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, and Gourmet Market Citarella. Board Member at multiple food & sustainability bodies including the Produce Marketing Association, CEA Food Safety Coalition, and Culinary Institute of America’s Sustainability Council.
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