Executive Assistant to Managing Partner - Venture Capital - Palo Alto

Job Description

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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)

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Full-time

Hybrid remote