Executive Assistant Intern: Entry-level / starting-out role, with potential to evolve into long-term

Project Engagement: 3 months, with potential to evolve into long-term leadership opportunities.

The DIOICA Brand — New York, NY 10007

Website: https://linktr.ee/DIOICA.NYC

Overview

The DIOICA Brand is seeking a highly organized and dependable Executive Assistant for a 3-month project engagement serving as an initial period of collaboration and professional development.

A Native American–founded creative brand rooted in Oklahoma, The DIOICA Brand operates within New York City’s contemporary creative landscape, focused on cultural storytelling, creative production, and long-term organizational growth.

This opportunity is well-suited for early-career applicants, students, or individuals seeking hands-on experience in executive support, communications, and startup operations within a creative environment.

Strong performance during this period may lead to expanded responsibilities and long-term leadership opportunities within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize executive email communications
• Draft, send, and respond to professional correspondence
• Coordinate phone communication with external partners and collaborators
• Maintain scheduling and calendar organization
• Support general administrative and operational tasks
• Track follow-ups and maintain structured communication flow

Candidate Profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and follow direction
• Professional, reliable, and discreet
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Prior experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $18–$25 per hour
• Schedule: Approximately 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
• Additional Availability: Occasional on-call support during weekday hours or weekends as needed, compensated at standard hourly rate

This role is designed as an entry-level opportunity to gain real-world experience in executive support and creative operations within a growing startup environment.

Details

• Project engagement: 3 months
• Opportunity for continued leadership development and long-term extension
• New York City-based with flexible coordination structure

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Parental leave

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in Indigenous/community-led projects before?
• What does community work mean to you?
• Are you able to work (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9AM–5PM)?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

• New York, NY 10007 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10007 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10007