We are looking for a Freelance Executive Assistant to Executive Chairperson In this dynamic role, you will be supporting Markus Witte, Executive Chairperson and Co-Founder and long-term CEO of Babbel, assisting in aspects of board management and his day-to-day scheduling.This is a part-time role on a freelance basis (approx. 5-8h per week plus additional workload around the quarterly board meetings). You will: Run the Board Management, together with the Executive Chairperson Project Management of Board Meetings (quarterly), including project planning, briefing of stakeholders, coordination with main stakeholders (Executive team and other senior leadership, Legal team, Committee chair(wo)men) for pre-read materials and board meetings, assembling final materials & managing send-outs to board Ensure compliant documentation Schedule and coordinate virtual and in-person Board and Committee meetings Create meeting timelines, prepare and distribute meeting notification and materials, as well as subsequent updates or changes Manage EC’s work, schedule and contact within the company Schedule appointments and maintain Chairman's travel calendar Liaise with CEO office, Executive team and Board to ensure frictionless operation Keep an eye on priorities and tasks Manage EC’s external appearances: The EC acts as a representative for Babbel to the outside - by giving interviews and talks or attending events Coordinate with PR and support with preparation You have: Excellent organizational and project management skills: prioritization, time management, follow through, and staying informed with organizational initiatives and priorities. Positive and supportive attitude. Open, honest and human in interactions. Strong understanding of corporate governance and a grasp of venture-funded startups. Highest standards in reliability and conscientiousness. A go-getter with a learning mindset: Attention for detail, strong and independent solution-oriented thinking, ability and desire to give and receive constructive feedback Drive to understand and learn rather than execute blindly. Willingness to work on eye-level, ask questions and provide feedback regardless of status and role. Good tech skills and interest to use new tools and setups. Experience in managing different levels of stakeholders. Excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus. Benefits: Work on eye-level with experienced leaders who are committed to Babbel’s mission First hand insights into management, strategy and priorities of one of Berlin’s most exciting companies Contribute to further topics according preference and fit A steep learning-curve – personally and professionally with a challenging environment and a lot of responsibility to prove your skills A lively startup atmosphere with flexible working hours A vibrant and mission-driven international company with people from over 60 different nationalities