Executive Assistant to Founder (Part-Time)
eTown | Boulder, CO
20 hours/week (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, ~5 hours/day)
$30/hour | In-person
About eTown
eTown is a nonprofit music venue and nationally syndicated radio show reaching over 750,000 weekly listeners on 300+ stations nationwide. For 35 years, we’ve brought artists and audiences together through music, storytelling, and community connection. Our solar-powered, 220-seat venue in Boulder hosts more than 100 shows annually and serves as the home of our live radio tapings.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly capable, proactive Executive Assistant to support eTown’s founder, Nick Forster. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, creative environment, anticipates needs, and confidently manages executive communications, scheduling, and relationships.
Nick is a longtime radio host and visionary leader. You will play a key role in protecting his time, organizing priorities, and creating systems that allow him to focus on high-impact work.
This is not a fully structured role. Nick has historically managed much of this himself, so the right candidate will be comfortable building processes, managing ambiguity, and taking initiative without constant direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and triage Nick’s email inbox; respond on his behalf, flag urgent items, and reduce noise
- Own and protect the executive calendar; schedule meetings, prevent conflicts, and serve as a gatekeeper
- Research and coordinate radio show interview guests, including outreach and logistics
- Communicate with high-profile artists, donors, partners, and community leaders professionally and discreetly
- Serve as a liaison between Nick and internal staff to ensure clear communication and follow-through
- Provide light personal scheduling and logistical support as needed
- Anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and keep operations running smoothly
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative support role
- Proven ability to manage complex calendars, inboxes, and competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt to changing priorities
- Comfortable working independently and managing up
- Proficient with Google Workspace; comfortable learning new systems and tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in nonprofit, music, media, or entertainment environments
- Familiarity with radio or live events
- Project coordination experience
Work Environment
Nick works across multiple settings including the office, recording studio, off-site meetings, and travel. This role requires flexibility, strong follow-through, and comfort working with a dynamic schedule.
Why Work at eTown
You’ll join a small, mission-driven team doing meaningful work in Boulder’s arts and cultural community. eTown has been a trusted voice in music and environmental storytelling for more than three decades, and this role plays a key part in supporting its continued growth.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to info@etown.org with the subject line: Executive Assistant to Founder – Application. In your cover letter, tell us about a time you took initiative without being asked, helped bring order to a disorganized situation, or supported a leader by anticipating their needs.