Executive Assistant, Office of the Co-Founders

Sierra • San Francisco, CA

6d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides a wide range of strategic and administrative support to the executive leadership team, specifically supporting the co-founders at Sierra. The position involves proactively managing the co-founder's calendar, coordinating appointments, travel, and meetings, and managing their inbox. The Executive Assistant will also draft correspondence and responses on behalf of the co-founder, collaborate with leaders and team members to ensure meetings are effective, and liaise with internal staff and other stakeholders. A high level of confidentiality and discretion is required, along with the ability to establish and improve administrative systems and processes as part of the founding Sierra admin team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Executive Assistant or similar experience.
• Ability to build relationships, partnering effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Excellent time management skills, willingness to quickly shift tasks and priorities, and anticipate the needs of others before they arise.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and prioritize executive workflows, often using and interpreting data.
• Willingness and ability to be in the San Francisco office 4 days per week and travel as needed (est. 2x per quarter).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-growing, in-person start-up environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Suite & Slack.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the co-founder’s calendar, coordinating appointments, travel, and meetings.
• Liaison with home calendar.
• Draft correspondence and responses on behalf of the co-founder, while also managing their inbox.
• Collaborate with leaders and team members to ensure meetings are effective by sending preparation materials, following up on action items, and serving as a knowledgeable resource on relevant topics or organizational matters.
• Liaise with internal staff and other stakeholders on behalf of the co-founder.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion with all materials and information.
• Establish new—and improve existing—administrative systems and processes as a founding Sierra admin team.

Benefits

• Flexible (unlimited) paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Retirement plan dependent on country of employment
• Parental leave
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
• Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
• Discretionary benefit stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most
• Free alphorn lessons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed