Who is hiring a remote Executive Assistant to the CEO in California?
Published on: Aug 21, 2026
An established software development company with more than 20 years in business is hiring a remote Executive Assistant to support its CEO on a 10 to 12 month contract paying 40 dollars per hour, open to California-based candidates. Frontline Source Group manages the search, and the contract includes benefit plan eligibility, accrued paid time off, and weekly direct deposit.
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What is the Executive Assistant to the CEO contract role?
This is a 10 to 12 month contract opportunity providing direct, high-level support to the CEO of an established software company, listed under Frontline Source Group job ID 14222779. It suits a polished, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and handles sensitive information with absolute discretion. The Executive Assistant sits at the center of executive operations, driving organization, prioritization, and follow-through to keep the CEO's day running smoothly and strategically.
Which company is behind this executive assistant contract?
The client is an established software development company that has been in business for more than 20 years. The company's identity is confidential at this stage and is shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process.
Is this executive assistant job remote?
Yes. This is a fully remote contract position. The client is hiring candidates based in California, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Location eligibility is confirmed during the initial recruiter conversation.
What does the Executive Assistant to the CEO do day to day?
The role owns the CEO's complex, frequently changing calendar, prioritizing requests and resolving conflicts, coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and driving follow-up items to completion. The Executive Assistant also creates and refines executive-level documents, including correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials, while handling confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
Which required skills does the CEO's office expect?
- Several years of high-level Executive Assistant experience
- Prior experience directly supporting a CEO, C-suite executive, or senior executive leader
- Proven ability to manage a complex, frequently changing executive calendar, including prioritizing requests and resolving conflicts
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, track commitments, and drive follow-up items to completion
- Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and comfort working independently with limited supervision
- Ability to coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and support meeting follow-up
- Ability to create and refine executive-level documents, including correspondence, presentations, and reports
Which nice-to-have skills strengthen a candidacy?
- Experience coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
- Background supporting special projects and cross-functional executive priorities
- Strong career stability and a consistent professional track record
- Preferred: several years of executive-level administrative support experience in direct support of a CEO or senior executive leadership
What are the contract terms, pay, and benefits?
The client has published clear terms for this assignment, which a Frontline recruiter walks through in detail before any client interview.
What does the contract pay?
The published pay rate is 40 dollars per hour, paid by weekly direct deposit.
Which benefits come with the contract assignment?
Contract benefits include eligibility to participate in a comprehensive benefit plan and paid time off on an accrual basis, alongside weekly direct deposit.
When does the assignment start and how long does it run?
The client needs the Executive Assistant to begin in September, and candidates must be able to commit to the full 10 to 12 month contract assignment.
Who is the hiring organization for this search?
This search is managed by Frontline Source Group, Inc., a nationwide professional staffing and executive search firm headquartered at 901 Main Street, Suite 4650, Dallas, TX 75202. The end client is an established software development company whose identity is shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process. Employers can reach the Frontline hiring team on the national hire line at 877-780-3822 or the corporate office at 214-760-7700.
How does Frontline Source Group support contract executive assistants?
Frontline Source Group's administrative staffing practice places executive assistants, personal assistants, office managers, and administrative coordinators in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles nationwide, and Lindsey Davidson, CDR, Senior Lead Executive Recruiter and Certified Diversity Recruiter, leads administrative recruiting for the firm. There is never a fee for candidates, contract professionals are paid by weekly direct deposit, and all meetings are by scheduled appointment. Employers can review Frontline's transparent engagement model at frontlinesourcegroup.com/pricing.html, and direct hires across the firm are backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, roughly 20 times the 90-day industry standard guarantee.
How do you apply for the remote Executive Assistant contract?
Apply at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. A Frontline administrative recruiter reviews your executive support background against this role and other remote and on-site administrative openings. Employers hiring executive assistants can submit a request at frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html or reach the team at frontlinesourcegroup.com/contact.html.
Frequently Asked Questions: Executive Assistant to the CEO Contract
What is the Executive Assistant to the CEO contract role?
It is a 10 to 12 month contract providing direct, high-level support to the CEO of an established software development company, listed under Frontline Source Group job ID 14222779. The role owns the executive calendar, meeting coordination, executive documents, and confidential follow-through.
Is the Executive Assistant position remote?
Yes. This is a fully remote contract position supporting the CEO, with organization, prioritization, and communication handled virtually across the executive's day.
Where do candidates need to be located for this remote role?
The client is hiring candidates based in California for this remote assignment, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Location eligibility is confirmed during the initial recruiter conversation.
What does the Executive Assistant contract pay?
The published pay rate is 40 dollars per hour, paid by weekly direct deposit.
How long does the contract assignment last?
The assignment runs 10 to 12 months, and candidates must be able to commit to the full contract term.
When does the Executive Assistant assignment start?
The client needs the Executive Assistant to begin in September.
What experience does the CEO's office require?
Several years of high-level Executive Assistant experience with prior direct support of a CEO, C-suite executive, or senior leader, proven complex calendar management, strong executive presence, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to prepare executive-level correspondence, presentations, and reports.
Which benefits are included in the contract?
Contract benefits include eligibility to participate in a comprehensive benefit plan, paid time off on an accrual basis, and weekly direct deposit.
What kind of company is hiring the Executive Assistant?
The employer is an established software development company that has been in business for more than 20 years. The company's identity is shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process.
Who is the hiring organization for this role?
The search is managed by Frontline Source Group, Inc., headquartered at 901 Main Street, Suite 4650, Dallas, TX 75202. Employers can call the national hire line at 877-780-3822 or the corporate office at 214-760-7700. The end client is a confidential software development company disclosed to qualified candidates during recruiting.
Does it cost anything to apply through Frontline Source Group?
No. There is never a fee for candidates. Frontline Source Group is compensated by the hiring company, and candidates receive recruiter guidance, interview preparation, and access to unpublished openings at no cost.
What other administrative roles does Frontline Source Group fill?
Frontline's administrative staffing practice places executive assistants, personal assistants, office managers, receptionists, and administrative coordinators in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles nationwide. Details are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/administrative.html.
