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# Executive Assistant, R&D at Squarespace

- **Company:** Squarespace
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** http://www.squarespace.com/about/careers?gh_jid=8349561

## Job description

We are seeking a tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and proactive professional to provide high-level administrative and clerical support. This role will support leaders within our Product and Engineering function, as well as partner with their respective teams to ensure efficient operations and seamless executive support.

You'll Get To...

Executive and Administrative Support

- Provide high-level support to one or more VP+ leaders, managing dynamic and complex calendars with minimal oversight
- Coordinate travel, meeting logistics, and cross-functional schedules with accuracy and efficiency
- Anticipate needs, resolve scheduling conflicts, and prioritize time-sensitive requests
- Prepare meeting agendas and materials, take notes, and ensure timely follow-up on action items
- Complete expense reports and reconcile transactions in a timely manner
- Draft, edit, and format communications, presentations, and reports for internal and external audiences
- Maintain and update team mailing lists, rosters, and shared documentation

Operational and Project Support

- Support operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and improving support processes
- Manage recurring reporting and presentation submissions in partnership with team members
- Partner across departments to coordinate initiatives and ensure alignment with business priorities
- Handle multiple high-priority tasks independently and exercise good judgment when priorities shift

Event and Culture Coordination

- Plan and coordinate team meetings, offsites, all hands, and milestone celebrations
- Partner with Workplace Services to manage event logistics, including catering, AV setup, and vendor coordination
- Manage discretionary funds for team recognition, birthdays, and anniversaries
- Promote a positive team culture by supporting engagement activities and internal communications

Skills & Attributes:

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
- Ability to operate independently and make decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential information
- Clear and confident communication skills across levels and functions
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)

Who We're Looking For

- 4 - 6+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative professional supporting VP-level and above
- Experience providing high-level administrative support with autonomy and accountability
- Proven ability to anticipate needs and proactively improve administrative systems and processes
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

## Benefits & Perks

- A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement benefits with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
- Pretax commuter benefit
- Education reimbursement
- Employee donation match to community organizations
- 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Dog-friendly workplace
- Free lunch and snacks
- Private rooftop
- Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $79,500 - $120,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

## About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visithttps://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

#LI-Hybrid Thank you in advance for providing the following details about your work history from your resume! This helps us ensure that your candidate information is accurate and consistent during the hiring process.

Squarespace will never solicit your personal banking information or ask you to transfer money in connection with a job offer or interview. We also will not reach out to you via phone or SMS without your permission or knowledge.

If you plan to use AI in any capacity during your candidate journey, please review our [Candidate AI Policy](https://sqsp.link/Sxow3s).

## About Squarespace

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Squarespace is a website building and hosting platform that provides tools for entrepreneurs and creators to build, manage, and grow their online presence, including websites, ecommerce stores, domains, and marketing.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: SQSP)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, USA (with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal)
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Anthony Casalena

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Website building & hosting, ecommerce, content management, marketing technology
- **Target customers**: B2B and B2C – small businesses, entrepreneurs, creators, freelancers, and enterprises building online brands
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “A future where everyone can be an entrepreneur.” Design is the ultimate competitive advantage, making professional online tools accessible to all.

## Products & Services
- **Squarespace Websites**: Drag-and-drop website builder with customizable templates, hosting, and built-in SEO; SaaS.
- **Squarespace Commerce**: Ecommerce platform with inventory management, checkout, payments, and shipping; integrated into websites.
- **Squarespace Scheduling**: Online booking and appointment scheduling tool (formerly Acuity Scheduling); SaaS.
- **Squarespace Domains**: Domain name registration and management.
- **Squarespace Marketing**: Email campaigns, social media integration, and analytics tools to grow customer reach.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (public company; market cap available via stock market data)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$1.0B (LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public company; no recent funding rounds. Partners include payment processors (Stripe), and the company owns the Unfold brand.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 11.7% year-over-year to 1,523 employees (LinkedIn, about page reports “more than 1,760”). Continues to expand offices in Dublin and Portugal; recognized as Great Place to Work and Best Large Places to Work multiple years.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Design-first philosophy** – every product is built with a focus on aesthetics and usability, differentiating from more utilitarian competitors.
- **All-in-one platform** – customers can get websites, domains, ecommerce, scheduling, and marketing under one roof, reducing the need for third-party integrations.
- **Strong brand and community** – millions of websites created; consistently ranked among top workplace awards, attracting top talent.
- **Flexible work policy** – offers both office-space and home-space classifications, enabling a hybrid model that balances collaboration and remote autonomy.

## Strategic Focus
- **Betting on big ideas** – investing in game-changing products like improved ecommerce features, AI-powered design tools, and deeper integrations.
- **International expansion** – growing engineering and support teams in Dublin and Portugal to serve a global customer base.
- **Inclusion & Impact** – driving diversity through employee resource groups, inclusive policies (20 weeks paid family leave, fertility benefits), and matching charitable donations up to $600 per employee.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Highly collaborative, design-driven, and fast-paced. Emphasis on “protect creativity,” “be the customer,” and “learn fast, act fast.” Strong focus on inclusion with 7 ERGs and an Inclusion Advisory Council.
- **Work flexibility**: Hybrid and remote options are core to the model. Employees can be “Officespace” (in-office at least part of the week) or “Homespace” (fully remote). Previously 13% were fully remote pre-pandemic; now many roles have flexible arrangements.
- **Perks & benefits**:
  - Competitive salary, equity grants, and 401(k) with company match.
  - Up to 20 weeks paid family leave and 12 weeks personal care leave.
  - Fertility and adoption benefits (up to $10k/year, $20k lifetime).
  - Mental health support via Headspace, Talkspace, and EAP.
  - Charitable donation matching ($600/yr).
  - Free Squarespace and Unfold subscriptions for employees.
- **Recognition**: Great Place to Work (US, Ireland); Built In Best Places to Work; Comparably Best Work-Life Balance; Healthiest Employers of NYC; Best Companies for Diversity, Women, and Career Growth.
- **Engineering culture**: Teams work on backend (Java, Go), frontend (React, JavaScript), infrastructure, and product analytics. Open roles include Staff Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, and DevOps roles.

## Sources
1. [squarespace.com/about/careers](https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers)
2. [squarespace.com/about/company](https://www.squarespace.com/about/company)
3. [squarespace.com/about/inclusion-and-impact](https://www.squarespace.com/about/inclusion-and-impact)
4. [linkedin.com/company/squarespace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/squarespace)
5. [squarespace.com/careers/jobs](https://www.squarespace.com/careers/jobs)

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