Executive Assistant to CEO Intern (EA to CEO)

About BAOIAM

BAOIAM Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is an EdTech startup focused on making quality education, career development, and placement assistance accessible across India. Interns work with a team of 200+ professionals, gaining exposure to building and scaling a startup, working with leadership, and contributing to business initiatives.

About the Role

Seeking a proactive, ambitious, analytical, and strategically minded Executive Assistant to the CEO Intern. This role offers direct exposure to the CEO's vision, strategic priorities, business decisions, leadership discussions, cross-functional operations, and goal execution. The ideal candidate will understand the CEO's vision, translate ideas into actionable plans, anticipate challenges, connect dots across departments, and demonstrate sound judgment. This is an opportunity for aspiring future business leaders, entrepreneurs, Chiefs of Staff, or strategic operations professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• CEO's Office & Strategic Support
• Work closely with the CEO to understand business vision, priorities, goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in converting the CEO's ideas and business objectives into actionable plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Research business opportunities, industry trends, competitors, and potential growth strategies.
• Prepare executive briefs, presentations, reports, meeting agendas, and decision-support documents.
• Track strategic priorities and ensure timely follow-ups on important decisions.
• Business Strategy & Decision-Making
• Participate in business planning, problem-solving, and strategic discussions.
• Analyze business challenges and present structured, data-backed recommendations.
• Identify operational gaps, bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate alternatives, assess potential outcomes, and help leadership make informed decisions.
• Develop an understanding of business models, revenue generation, customer acquisition, partnerships, and organizational growth.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate with leadership and teams across Product, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Track departmental deliverables, project milestones, dependencies, and deadlines.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability and timely execution.
• Help maintain leadership dashboards, action trackers, and management reports.
• Facilitate communication between the CEO's Office and relevant teams.
• Project & Execution Management
• Assist in managing special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the CEO.
• Create project plans, trackers, progress reports, and execution roadmaps.
• Monitor progress against agreed objectives and flag delays or risks proactively.
• Support process improvement, documentation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from planning through execution and reporting.
• Research, Documentation & Business Intelligence
• Conduct market research and prepare concise business insights.
• Assist with business presentations, strategic proposals, and internal documentation.
• Use spreadsheets, productivity tools, and AI tools to improve research and execution.
• Maintain organized records of decisions, action items, and project updates.
• Handle confidential business information with professionalism and discretion.

Who Should Apply?

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking
• Strong ownership
• Decision-making ability
• Analytical mindset
• Execution excellence
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment
• Learning agility
• Integrity and discretion

Learning & Growth Opportunities

This internship offers exposure to business leadership, including:

• Working closely with the CEO and understanding business decision-making.
• Learning how startup vision translates into business strategy and execution.
• Gaining cross-functional exposure to multiple departments.
• Understanding business growth, revenue models, operational planning, and organizational development.
• Developing leadership, stakeholder management, research, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Working on challenging projects with measurable business outcomes.
• Learning to manage priorities, solve problems, and operate in a high-accountability environment.
• Building a foundation for future roles in Founder’s Office, Chief of Staff, Business Strategy, Business Operations, or Entrepreneurship.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for students, recent graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs, management students, and ambitious individuals seeking leadership-level business understanding. Willingness to learn quickly, ask intelligent questions, take initiative, and deliver results is essential. Emphasis is placed on judgment, ownership, curiosity, and execution.

Internship Details

• Work Mode: 100% Remote
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Working Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, challenging, and learning-oriented startup
• Learning Exposure: CEO's Office, business strategy, cross-functional management, and special projects
• Growth Opportunities: Performance-based opportunities for extended responsibilities and future roles.

How Success Will Be Measured

Performance will be evaluated on:

• Quality and timeliness of assigned deliverables.
• Accuracy of research, reports, and strategic documentation.
• Effectiveness of cross-functional coordination and follow-ups.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend practical solutions.
• Ownership of projects and consistency in execution.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, adaptability, and learning progress.

How to Apply

Send your resume to hr@baoiam.com with the subject line: Application – EA to CEO Intern – [Your Name]. Optionally, include a brief note explaining your motivation and potential contributions.