Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Overview

Dry Water® is a clean hydration brand built on a simple belief: hydration is life. We create electrolyte + vitamin products made with real fruit ingredients and nothing artificial—designed to help people feel better, think clearer, and perform at their best every day.

We’re one of the fastest-growing hydration brands in the country, now available in 20,000+ retail doors nationwide, and growing fast. This is an opportunity to join a high-momentum brand at a defining stage and work closely with the founder as we scale nationally.

We’re hiring an Executive / Personal Assistant to the CEO, Bryan Appio, to support the day-to-day operations, schedule, and priorities of Dry Water’s Founder & CEO. This is a highly trusted, fast-paced role for someone who thrives on organization, discretion, and execution.

You’ll act as an extension of the CEO—helping manage time, communications, logistics, and special projects—while keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. The right candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a high-growth, ever-changing environment.

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, scheduling, and day-to-day priorities
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics (business and occasional personal)
• Act as a gatekeeper for communications, emails, and requests
• Prepare agendas, notes, follow-ups, and reminders to ensure execution
• Support special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed
• Attend national events and partnerships such as (Sport Events, Board Meetings, and private celebrity events)
• Work with internal team members, partners, and external stakeholders
• Help keep the CEO organized, focused, and operating at maximum efficiency

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate needs and act proactively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, founder-led environment
• High level of discretion, trustworthiness, and professionalism
• Tech-savvy and proficient with calendars, email, and productivity tools
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to wear multiple hats
• Interest in health, wellness, and being part of a growing CPG brand

• Full-time, in-office role based in Irvine, California
• Onsite five days a week — we believe the right culture is built together
• Compensation: $80,000 – $120,000 per year, inclusive of bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% covered)
• Paid time off and holidays to reset and recharge
• Substantial and required PTO

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

The target start date for this role is February 2026.