Executive Assistant and Event Planner
Are you passionate about planning, organizing, supporting leaders, and creating amazing experiences that make people feel seen, appreciated, and inspired?
Learn more about the opportunity to join one of America’s fastest growing companies that is revolutionizing the publishing industry and putting the power back in the hands of authors around the globe.
About The Role
Do you have a track record of being the go-to person that just gets things done—on time, every time? Are you organized, proactive, and energized by helping a fast-moving entrepreneur and team operate at their best?
Then please read on…
selfpublishing.com is a back-to-back-to-back INC 5000 company & we’re looking for a Executive Assistant & Event Planner to join our team. Our mission is to TRANSFORM THE LIVES of authors by helping them write and publish books, grow their businesses, and launch their author careers.
This role combines Executive Assistance and Event Planning to keep the business running efficiently while creating unforgettable experiences that build our culture and reputation—helping make selfpublishing.com one of the best places to work in the country.
This is a full-time, in-person role based in Austin, TX. If you’re a natural organizer, love helping others, and want to make a big impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this might be the perfect fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your job is to streamline Chandler’s personal and professional life so he can focus on high-leverage work and company growth.
Executive Assistant:
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Manage Chandler’s calendar, email, meetings, and travel
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Prioritize communications and requests to help Chandler stay focused on high-impact tasks
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Handle personal and professional errands and tasks to protect his time
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Oversee basic home management tasks at Chandler’s residence
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Manage office operations, supplies, and resources
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Optimize travel, event, and office budgets to reduce overhead without sacrificing quality
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Implement process improvements that increase team productivity
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Support PR and recognition efforts to grow Chandler’s and the company’s brand in Austin (awards, “best places to work” lists, etc.)
Event Planner:
You’ll bring our team together through unforgettable events and help build our local presence as one of Austin’s fastest-growing companies.
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Plan and manage company events, retreats, and off-sites
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Lead planning for all Texas-based events (team gatherings, conferences, training days, recruiting & service events)
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Organize events hosted at Chandler’s home
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Help build and promote our employer brand in the Austin area through high-impact events and experiences
DISQUALIFIERS:
Please DO NOT apply to this position if you:
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Don’t have experience as an executive assistant or event planner
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Aren’t energized by serving and supporting others
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Struggle to manage your time and stay organized
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Don’t enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
If none of these apply to you, please keep reading…
Qualifications
At selfpublishing.com, we care more about results, resourcefulness, and a can-do attitude than we do about degrees or resumes.
Have you planned successful events and supported an executive before? Have people called you “the most organized person they know”? That’s what we’re looking for.
Required:
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Past experience as an executive assistant, administrative support, or office manager
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Experience planning and executing professional events
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Comfortable managing multiple calendars, projects, and logistics
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
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Based in Austin, TX (this is an in-person role)
Bonus Points:
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Experience in a high-growth startup or entrepreneurial environment
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Passionate about personal growth and helping others
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Loves books and is excited about our mission
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The Pay
💸 Salary range: $47,000–$70,000/year depending on experience
🎉 Perks? You bet: health, dental & vision insurance, PTO, holiday pay, 401K option, and a monthly self-care stipend to treat yourself.
Why Join Us
At selfpublishing.com, our mission is to democratize publishing by empowering authors worldwide. While we embrace remote work, we’re also excited to open our new office in Austin this year.
Global Community
We Value Your Time
Our team runs on purposeful meetings and clear priorities—so you can spend more time doing, not sitting in meetings.
Career Growth
Industry Disruption
Collaborative Spirit
Impactful Work
Become A Published Author Yourself As a Member of Our Team!
At selfpublishing.com, we believe books change lives. As part of our team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to publish your own book at no cost to you. Join us and experience firsthand the transformative power of becoming a published author.
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