Classroom assistant Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.

We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.

The Role :

This is a 5-day, in-office role based out of Jersey City.

We’re looking for a highly organized, strategic, and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive Officer at a fast-growing startup. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support — you’ll act as a force multiplier for the CEO, helping drive execution, alignment, and operational rigor across the company.

Over time, this role may expand to support the broader executive leadership team and take on Chief of Staff–type responsibilities, including cross-functional coordination, executive-level project management, and leadership communications.

If you enjoy being close to decision-making, translating strategy into action, and keeping leaders focused on what matters most, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing :

Partner closely with the CEO to manage priorities, calendar, and time allocation to ensure focus on high-impact work

Act as a gatekeeper and strategic filter for inbound requests, communications, and meeting requests

Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and executive summaries for key meetings

Track CEO- and executive-level priorities, decisions, and action items, ensuring consistent follow-through

Coordinate executive team meetings, leadership offsites, and planning sessions

Support cross-functional initiatives by aligning stakeholders, tracking progress, and removing blockers

Assist with preparation of leadership presentations, internal communications, and board materials

Coordinate travel and related logistics

As the company grows, provide calendar and administrative support to additional executives

Drive improvements to executive workflows, operating rhythms, and internal processes

Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism

The qualifications you need :

3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or similar role supporting senior leadership

Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment

Strong organizational skills paired with a strategic and analytical mindset

Ability to anticipate needs, connect dots, and operate proactively

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism

Comfort operating in ambiguity and managing competing priorities

Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and modern productivity tools

Ability to work 5 days per week from our Jersey City office

Ability to work independently while partnering closely with executives and cross-functional leaders

A self-starter mentality with strong ownership, curiosity, and bias toward action

Benefits

Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.

A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Flexible / Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.), retirement plans (401K).

Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub.

Yearly Personal Development Budget

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.

Compensation Range : $90K - $110K