About Protocol Labs

Protocol Labs is an innovation network of 750+ teams, projects, and movements with a common mission: To drive breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward. For us, decentralization is more than just a rallying cry; it’s an operational ethos and a belief system baked into the products we develop.  Protocol Labs operates as an innovation network built to help breakthrough technologies move from bold R&D into real-world adoption.

Through funding, mentorship, and deep network support, PL has enabled pioneering teams to cross the critical “R&D chasm” and bring transformative products to market. Our network has supported projects such as IPFS, Filecoin, and libp2p, alongside emerging efforts in neurotech, AI, and digital rights, demonstrating the breadth of impact that can result when world-class founders and investors connect through Protocol Labs. Our key focus areas include digital human rights, upgrading economies and governance systems, safe AI, and neurotech. For more information on Protocol Labs and our focus areas, please watch Juan Benet’s talk from PL Summit 2023 and the 2024 PL Summit Video (Remote Update). 

About the Role 

We’re looking for a highly adaptable and strategic Executive Assistant to work directly with a PL Executive. This role goes beyond traditional EA responsibilities—it requires project management, strategic prioritization, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to anticipate needs and challenges ahead of time.

You will be instrumental in supporting, enabling, and optimizing this Executive’s effectiveness by managing their time, priorities, and strategic initiatives. This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is highly detail-oriented, and can seamlessly transition between administrative execution and high-level strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage the Executive’s schedule, inbox, and commitments to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

• Act as a gatekeeper, prioritizing incoming requests and proactively resolving conflicts.

• Attend meetings on behalf of the Executive, take notes, track action items, and ensure follow-through.

• Anticipate needs and act several steps ahead, while understanding the downstream implications of decisions.

Strategic Execution

• Partner with the Executive to manage priorities, optimize workflows, and drive decision-making.

• Support internal and external communications, including drafting key documents and presentations.

• Own special projects and cross-functional initiatives aligned with the Executive’s priorities.

• Proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities within the Executive’s scope of work.

Project Management & Operations

• Lead and execute high-impact projects in collaboration with the Executive and leadership team.

• Design and implement efficient processes for tracking, reporting, and execution.

• Ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders, managing dependencies, and mitigating risks.

• Create structure in ambiguous situations to bring order and clarity to complex initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in Executive Assistance, Project Management, or Chief of Staff roles, preferably in tech, VC, or startups.

• Strategic mindset: Able to anticipate problems, connect dots, and propose solutions proactively.

• Execution excellence: Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives to completion.

• High ownership: Takes initiative, works autonomously, and thrives in fast-moving environments.

• Strong communication skills: Can distill complex topics into clear, concise insights.

• Relationship builder: Able to manage up, down, and across the organization with influence.

• Tech-savvy: Comfortable with modern productivity tools, async communication, and data-driven decision-making.

• Adaptability & problem-solving: Able to navigate ambiguity and pivot as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the forefront of decentralized tech, AI, Neuro, and computing breakthroughs.

• Be part of a high-impact role, directly supporting leadership in a fast-moving ecosystem.

• Operate in a remote-first, globally distributed team with top-tier talent.

• Shape the future of the Executive’s office with ownership over high-level projects and execution.