Partner 6, Executive Assistant, San Francisco

a16z•San Francisco, CA

3d•$149,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies from seed through growth stages. The Executive Assistant will work closely with top-level executives in New Media and support General Partners. The role requires keeping demanding executive schedules running smoothly while serving as a trusted first point of contact for founders, guests, partners, and internal teams. It extends beyond calendaring to include team culture and cross-functional projects. The position requires an in-office presence five days a week at the firm’s Menlo Park, California, or San Francisco, California, office. The successful candidate will exercise discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information, anticipate changing priorities, and help improve administrative processes as the company scales. The anticipated salary range is $149,000–$165,000, with actual starting pay depending on factors such as experience, skills, and scope. The role is eligible for the a16z carry program, discretionary bonus programs, and benefit and perquisite plans.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally supporting senior-level executives in a fast-paced environment; candidates from nontraditional Executive Assistant backgrounds are welcome.
Expert-level scheduling and calendar management skills, including management of complex, shifting, multi-party schedules.
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment with people at all levels of the organization.
Proactive, positive, personable approach; excellent communication skills and willingness to take initiative.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work to deadlines.
Discretion, diplomacy, excellent judgment, and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Exceptional attention to detail and prioritization, and resilience when working against multiple deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, and Slack, and comfort learning new tools quickly.
Comfort working in a hybrid environment and independently.
Low ego, high empathy, and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

Build and cultivate long-term relationships with founders, creators, guests, and partners.
Handle confidential information and documents with discretion.
Manage and maintain multiple executive calendars, including recurring meetings and complex scheduling needs; prioritize requests and propose solutions.
Help plan and execute team culture projects, including gatherings, recognition moments, and offsites.
Coordinate Board meetings, Executive off-sites, and staff meetings, including attendee communications, venue coordination, audio/video setup and management, catering, and program materials.
Manage communications and respond to urgent inquiries from internal and external stakeholders on executives’ behalf.
Process and track executive expenses in a timely manner.
Anticipate changes and shifting priorities while managing simultaneous demands.
Organize and compile information for executive presentations.
Track key deliverables and proactively follow up on outstanding items.
Develop creative improvements to administrative processes as the company scales.