Executive Assistant Intern - Summer 2026

Redfin Redfin · Seattle · Detroit, MI

This is an internship for an Executive Assistant role focused on operational backbone for executive priorities, managing time, communication, and coordination. The role emphasizes creating leverage and supporting executive leadership. A key aspect is 'AI-enabled execution,' where interns are expected to integrate AI into their workflows to improve speed, quality, and output. Success is measured by how well the executive's time is managed, meetings are structured, tasks are completed, and AI is leveraged for efficiency.

What you'd actually do

  1. Managing a fast-moving calendar with shifting priorities
  2. Preparing executives for meetings (agendas, context, notes, follow-ups)
  3. Tracking action items and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
  4. Supporting communication across teams to keep work aligned and moving
  5. Improving how executive workflows are organized and documented

Skills

Required

  • Highly organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Pride in keeping things running smoothly
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
  • Eager to learn by doing
  • Ownership mindset
  • Clarity and communication

Nice to have

  • AI tools

What the JD emphasized

  • AI-enabled execution
  • consistently integrate AI into your workflows to improve speed, quality, and output
  • consistently leverage AI and technology to streamline workflows, improve outputs, and increase productivity