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Executive Assistant to the CEOSquint • San Francisco, CA, US
Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Squint • San Francisco, CA, US
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Executive Assistant

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive executive assistant to support the CEO. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, and is comfortable context switching frequently. This position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and enthusiasm for quality work.

The EA will manage the CEO's inbox, calendar, and travel, as well as assist with event planning. The EA will serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO and both internal and external stakeholders. A high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and good judgment is essential for this role. Experience in similar roles at high-growth, venture-backed startups is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inbox Management :

  • Triage and organize emails in a timely manner and ensure key emails are directed to the right people
  • Flag urgent items to the CEO and relevant parties
  • Draft emails on behalf of the CEO and handle routine follow-ups directly
  • Create a system to ensure a 24 hour SLA on all external emails

2. Task Management :

  • Be the main point of contact for all tasks that come through the CEO's inbox / Slack, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks
  • Build a system for tracking all tasks
  • Prioritize tasks based on urgency and context
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure CEO involvement is not a bottleneck
  • 3. Calendar Management :

  • Run a daily briefing with the CEO to share what's happening that day
  • Proactively manage the CEO's calendar, resolving scheduling conflicts well in advance
  • Keep the calendar constantly updated, avoiding last-minute changes and ensuring there are no overlapping appointments
  • Maximize calendar efficiency by filling open time slots when meetings move or are canceled
  • Work with Chief of Staff to ensure CEO time aligns with strategic priorities
  • Build out and enforce process for more productive meetings
  • 4. Travel Coordination :

  • Handle all aspects of the CEO's travel, including booking flights, hotels, and rental cars well ahead of time
  • Ensure smooth travel logistics and confirmations for both business and personal trips
  • Create itineraries for each trip, thinking through the hourly schedule while on the road to ensure we are maximizing time / value at each destination
  • 5. Operational Support :

  • Coordinate logistics for leadership offsites and events and other activities that are CEO-led
  • Handle expense reports
  • Liaise with office manager to ensure CEO requests for office are taken care of
  • Take notes in key meetings, track action items, share meeting notes / minutes for key leadership meetings
  • Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of experience in an executive assistant role
  • 2+ years supporting a CEO at a Series B+ company
  • Benefits :

    Based out of our office in San Francisco, we love the energy of in-person collaboration.

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental care
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Lunch and dinner service
  • Wellness benefit
  • Maven family planning benefits
  • Partnership with Care.com
  • Mental health services
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pre-tax commuter benefit for parking & public transit
  • Company-wide retreats
  • A Final Note :

    We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Squint is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds without regard to race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage you to apply even if you're not quite sure you fit all the requirements for the role!

    Ready to redefine the future? Join us at Squint and be a part of something revolutionary.

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