Job Description

BURKE+CO.

THE GIST:

Our client, a boutique venture capital firm with an impressive portfolio, seeks an expert Executive Assistant to support their Managing Partner & Palo Alto office. This role will be responsible for expertly managing their executive's priorities & daily administrative needs, while also overseeing the operations of their small office. The ideal candidate has supported executives in venture capital and will bring their dependability, proactive nature, and knack for building relationships to the role.

This is a great opportunity to join a tight-knit firm and support a senior executive!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Expertly manage partner's calendar, addressing any conflicting appointments and sending reminders
• Develop keen sense on how to best optimize partner's time & determine priorities
• Oversee daily office operations for a small office and act as a culture carrier
• Plan & execute company events, offsites, and meetings
• Arrange travel and prepare itineraries
• Handle incoming & outgoing communications with the utmost confidentiality and urgency
• Create presentations & decks, prepare deliverables, and distribute meeting materials
• Provide backup support to other executives as needed
• Process and track expenses
• Assist with other administrative functions and ad hoc projects, as needed

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 6+ years of executive support experience
• Experience working as an EA in venture capital highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to act as a excellent extension & representation of the firm in all interactions
• Dependable & reliable nature
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knack for building relationships
• Superb attention to detail and discretion
• Fast-processing, solution-oriented approach to work
• Clear and professional communication style, both verbal & written
• Ability to shift, adapt, and pivot when confronted with new challenges and opportunities

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• Join a supportive, high caliber, tight-knit team!
• Balanced role supporting a senior executive

LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $170k to 200k base salary + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

What are you waiting for? BURKE UP! You can view our other open jobs at: (Refer a friend + get a taste of our generous referral program!)

Job Tags

Similar Jobs