Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant to the CEO — DogiZone Location: Rockville, MD (In-Person) 📍 This is a fully in-person position. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000/year + performance bonus potential for high performers Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday + weekends as needed This Isn't Your Average EA Role DogiZone is on a mission to become America's Favorite Dog Brand. With over 20 years in business, we've built something rare — a dog training resort and pet care company that clients trust, teams love, and dogs thrive in. Daycare, boarding, grooming, training, retail — we do it all, and we do it better than anyone. Now we're entering our next chapter. Our franchise model is in final legal stages and close to launch, which means the person who steps into this role right now will have a front-row seat to something most people only read about in business books. We're looking for an Executive Assistant who wants to be right in the middle of it. This role sits directly beside our Founder & CEO. You'll see everything, touch everything, and have a front-row seat to what it takes to build a brand from the ground up. If you're the kind of person who moves with urgency, earns trust fast, and takes pride in making someone else more effective — this role will be one of the best career decisions you ever make. If you need a lot of direction, this isn't the right fit. If you thrive when given ownership and run with it — keep reading. What You'll Own • CEO Support — Calendar, email, scheduling, communications, and whatever it takes to keep things moving • Recruiting & Onboarding — Candidate outreach, coordination, paperwork, and making sure new hires land well • Procurement & Ordering — Managing company orders and vendor relationships without dropping balls • Meeting Management — Notes, action items, follow-through — nothing falls through the cracks on your watch • Project Coordination — Keeping cross-functional projects on track across a growing team • Tech & Systems Support — Google Workspace, internal platforms, and whatever tools we throw at you • Operational Support — Jumping in wherever the business needs you, because no two days look the same Who You Are • 3–7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, or similar role — you've done this before and you're good at it • You have a natural sense of urgency — you don't wait to be reminded, you don't let things sit • You're a people person — warm, professional, and great at working with everyone from candidates to vendors to leadership • You are deeply trustworthy — you'll handle sensitive information, conversations, and situations with complete discretion • You figure things out — Google it, ask the right question, try something. You don't need your hand held • You're tech-comfortable — Google Workspace is second nature; Paylocity is a major plus • You're ready to work hard — 50+ hour weeks happen here, and you don't flinch Why DogiZone • We've been building this for 20+ years — and our franchise launch is right around the corner. The timing to join couldn't be better. • Work directly with a founder who is building something real — and will bring you along for the ride • As we grow into franchising and new locations, so does your opportunity • A team that genuinely cares about each other and the dogs they serve • Competitive salary with bonus potential for people who perform • Full benefits: Health, Dental, 401(k) with matching, PTO, HSA, tuition reimbursement, employee discount, and more • Daily dog kisses are non-negotiable Our Core Values Safety First · Amazing Service · Team & Family Spirit · Continuous Improvement How to Apply Submit your resume and a cover letter that tells us specifically why you're the right person for this role — not just any EA role. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. We read every one.