Job Description

Executive Assistant (Part-Time, 20 hrs/week)

Location: Hybrid (Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas)

Hours: 25 hours/week

Reports to: Alex Canavan, Founder & CEO, CNY Women’s Network

About Us:

CNY Women’s Network is a dynamic media and events company empowering women professionals and entrepreneurs through high-impact experiences, curated content, and community-driven opportunities. From large-scale summits and editorial campaigns to intimate networking events and podcast interviews, our mission is to connect and elevate women across Central New York.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a sharp, highly organized, and communications-savvy  Executive Assistant to support our founder and help keep the business running smoothly. This part-time role is perfect for someone with a background in events, media, or hospitality who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Partner Onboarding

• Coordinate onboarding communications, collect necessary documentation, and draft contracts using templates
• Serve as a point of contact for new clients, sponsors, and collaborators

Calendar & Executive Support

• Manage the founder’s calendar, schedule meetings, and confirm appointments
• Anticipate needs and support efficient daily operations

Project & Event Management

• Support logistics for events, retreats, and media campaigns
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and vendor coordination using  Monday.com

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Communicate professionally with members, partners, and event attendees
• Support campaigns to grow audience, enhance visibility, and foster engagement

Content & Asset Organization

• Use  Google Workspace to organize files, event materials, and media assets
• Prepare presentations, meeting notes, and client-facing documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in executive support, project coordination, or community management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Monday.com (or a quick learner)
• Experience in events, media, or hospitality strongly preferred
• Comfortable representing our brand, products, and services with professionalism and enthusiasm

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible, remote-first culture
• Exciting, creative projects that make a real impact
• Opportunity to grow with a high-visibility, women-led media company
• Purpose-driven work in a supportive, collaborative environment

To Apply:

• Please send your resume and a brief note explaining why you’re a great fit to admin@cnywomensnetwork.com

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