Executive Assistant to the CEO and Co-Founder

Rune•Mountain View, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Rune is hiring an Executive Assistant to support its CEO and Co-Founder. Rune connects unused solar and wind power with computing demand by deploying modular micro data centers directly at solar sites. The company is backed by Spark Capital, Union Square Ventures, and Lowercarbon Capital. The Executive Assistant will help the founders focus on their priorities by managing schedules, commitments, and day-to-day details, and by anticipating needs. The role is based in person at Rune’s Mountain View office five days a week, with flexibility for occasional time-sensitive requests.

Requirements

Experience supporting at least one CEO, ideally at a startup or high-growth company.
Sound judgment, discretion, and clear, professional writing.
Comfort with shifting priorities and initiative to move forward without waiting for direction.
Strong skills with Google Workspace, Slack, and expense and travel tools, and willingness to learn new tools quickly.
Curiosity about energy, compute, and infrastructure; a technical background is not required.
Ability to work in person at the Mountain View office five days a week, with flexibility for occasional time-sensitive requests.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating events or off-sites.
Exposure to finance, legal, or investor-facing work.

Responsibilities

Manage the founders’ calendars, protect focus time, resolve conflicts, and keep priorities visible.
Prepare meeting agendas and background notes, and follow up on action items.
Act as the first point of contact for investors, partners, candidates, and customers; draft replies and route matters requiring the founders’ attention.
Plan travel end to end, including itineraries, bookings, and backup plans.
Reconcile expenses and receipts in accordance with company policy.
Help organize team gatherings, off-sites, and office visitors.
Take on special projects and help shape how the founders’ office operates as the company grows.
Handle confidential financial, legal, and people matters with discretion.