Executive Assistant

Mudflap•Palo Alto, CA

6d•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Mudflap, we're modernizing the $1 trillion trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. By helping over 100,000 underserved small businesses save over $1 billion on fuel, Mudflap has grown into a profitable fintech platform that processes billions in annual payment volume. As our Executive Assistant, you’ll be the operational backbone for our co-founders and a key partner to the broader executive team. You’ll develop a deep understanding of how our leaders work, what matters most to the business, and where your judgment can create the greatest leverage. Part calendar strategist—you’ll develop a point of view on how executive time should be spent and make thoughtful tradeoffs to protect it. Part systems builder—you’ll design the workflows, tools, and operating rhythms that keep priorities organized and moving. Part communications operator—you’ll synthesize information, direct attention to what matters, and help executives communicate clearly and effectively. Part problem solver—you’ll spot gaps, anticipate needs, and take action without waiting to be asked. Mudflap moves fast. We value urgency, ownership, resourcefulness, and people who step beyond their job descriptions to help the company win. If you treat upward management as a craft and get genuine energy from making ambitious leaders more effective, this role is for you.

Requirements

5+ years supporting founders or C-level executives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; we care more about the complexity and impact of your work than a specific number of years.
Upward management as a craft—you anticipate what leaders need, keep them organized and accountable, and make them more effective without creating unnecessary overhead.
Excellent written communication, including the ability to synthesize complex information and write clearly in someone else’s voice.
Strong systems thinking and a track record of improving processes, workflows, and tools.
Sharp prioritization instincts, exceptional judgment, and the ability to hold significant context while making decisions independently.
Presence, composure, and discretion that allow you to earn trust quickly and remain effective under pressure.
Genuine enthusiasm for AI and demonstrated ability to use technology to work faster and more effectively.
Fluency with Claude, Google Workspace, Slack, and Ramp, or the ability to become highly proficient quickly.

Responsibilities

Own executive time with a point of view. Manage complex calendars, anticipate conflicts, make informed tradeoffs, and ensure our leaders focus on the work that creates the most value.
Keep leaders ahead of what’s coming. Track priorities and commitments, surface blockers, and ensure executives have the context and preparation required for important decisions and meetings.
Build systems that create leverage. Design lightweight workflows and communication rhythms that improve organization, alignment, and follow-through across the executive team.
Serve as a communications operator. Draft and coordinate executive communications, synthesize inbound information, and translate it into clear priorities and recommended actions.
Make execution feel seamless. Own travel, expenses, Board and investor logistics, leadership meetings, offsites, and occasional personal support with exceptional care and attention to detail.
Work smarter with AI. Use Claude and other tools to improve research, preparation, communication, and workflows while exercising sound judgment with confidential information.