I’m a founder building a company while undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, and I recently relocated to La Cañada Flintridge. While I’ve made progress getting settled, my home and work systems are still being organized, and my energy is more limited than it used to be.
Cancer is gnarly. There’s no pretending otherwise.
But if there is a will, there is a way and I fully believe I will beat cancer.
This role exists to help create stability and momentum: organization, follow-through, and calm. I move slower right now, but the work still needs to move forward. I’m looking for someone who can show up consistently, take direction, and help keep things running - - both at home and across my work as a founder.
This is not a task-by-task gig. I could hire help ad hoc, but I’m intentionally looking for someone who wants a steady, ongoing hourly role, is willing to roll up their sleeves, and understands that real support includes both visible and unglamorous work.
You will receive daily direction and priorities when you arrive. This role works best for someone who wants to grow personally and professionally, is comfortable being guided, and sees responsibility as a privilege—not a chore.
Respiris is a professional services company focused on supporting people and organizations through transitions, especially moments involving job loss, career change, and organizational disruption.
The company sits at the intersection of:
Respiris works with companies to support employees with empathy and rigor, and with individuals navigating uncertainty about what comes next. The core belief is simple: how people are treated during transitions matters.
You will not be doing client-facing work in this role, but you will see—up close—how a mission-driven company is built, how priorities are set, and how values translate into daily decisions.
Angel Cruzado is the Founder and CEO of Respiris and has spent his career in Human Resources, recruiting, and organizational leadership across startups, private-equity-backed companies, and large enterprises.
Angel is also a single parent and is currently undergoing active cancer treatment. He is transparent about this—not for sympathy, but because honesty matters and life doesn’t pause for work.
Working directly with Angel means exposure to:
This is a paid hourly job, not an internship.
Please send:
This need is immediate. Reliability, effort, and mindset matter more than a polished résumé.
This role is for someone who believes that showing up, doing the work, and caring deeply still matters, even when things are hard.
If there’s a will, there’s a way.
Requirements
Location: La Cañada Flintridge / Montrose (IN-PERSON)
Schedule: Flexible weekdays - Approximately 10-20 hours per week
Compensation: $18–25/hour
Duration: Through the end of the semester or June 2026 (potentially longer)
Start: Immediate
You Must:
You should be tech-savvy and willing to learn, with comfort using:
Technical capability will increase in importance over time.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Benefits
Respiris is a forward-thinking company on a mission to re-inspire career transitions, empowering individuals and businesses to navigate workforce changes with confidence, empathy, and innovation. Our goal is to make career shifts smoother, more supportive, and ultimately more successful through a range of services, including outplacement assistance, HR consulting, and executive recruiting.We operate through a managed marketplace that leverages the power of AI-driven insights and community support to offer tailored solutions to our clients. Whether it’s helping companies manage layoffs and workforce transitions or enabling individuals to find their next career opportunity, Respiris is dedicated to creating pathways that lead to personal and professional growth.Founded in 2024, Respiris has quickly gained traction by building an MVP and establishing key partnerships with diverse organizations across multiple industries. We are now entering an exciting phase of rapid growth and scaling, where our team will play a pivotal role in expanding the platform to meet the demands of a constantly changing workforce.At Respiris, we take pride in our people-first approach. We understand that transitions can be challenging, and we focus on delivering empathy-driven, tech-enabled solutions that address the needs of individuals, companies, and job search coaches alike. Our platform is designed to automate processes like sales, marketing, and community-building, ensuring that clients and users can benefit from efficient, seamless support.As a team, we are deeply committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. We believe in creating opportunities for personal and professional development, encouraging our team members to take initiative, innovate, and contribute to the company’s success in meaningful ways. Whether you’re joining us in an operations, engineering, or consulting capacity, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values creativity, collaboration, and compassion.If you are passionate about helping people through career transitions, working in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment, and being part of a company that’s transforming the future of HR and workforce transitions, Respiris is the place for you. Join us and help shape the future of how individuals and companies thrive through change.
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