BURKE+CO.
www.burketalent.com
THE GIST:
Our client, two highly accomplished, married entrepreneurs are seeking a hardcore operator to own execution across their business, investment, and personal domains. Leading a top early-stage venture firm with over 200 portfolio companies - more than 10 of which have achieved valuations exceeding $1B- alongside several other growing businesses, the principals require a high-agency partner capable of navigating significant volume and complexity. This role demands an individual who thrives in a high-performance ecosystem, maintaining exacting standards for systems and efficiency to seamlessly bridge the gap between a demanding professional schedule and a meticulously run household.
This is a career-making opportunity to have full ownership behind the scenes, ensuring that every moving part of the principals’ world operates smoothly, cleanly, and reliably.
THE NITTY GRITTY:
Project Ownership
- Take full ownership of defined outcomes across business and personal domains
- Develop plans, set priorities, anticipate risks, and adapt quickly to deliver results
Communication & Documentation
- Manage sensitive and time-critical communications with investors, founders, partners, vendors, staff, and personal contacts
- Produce clear, concise, and well-formatted written communication and documentation
Scheduling & Logistics
- Own complex calendars, meetings, and travel logistics
- Prepare itineraries, bookings, and materials well in advance, proactively flagging issues
Operating Systems
- Design and maintain clean, standardized systems across all operational areas
- Keep tools such as Asana, Airtable, Notion, Google Drive, and SOPs structured, current, and easy to navigate
Vendor & Staff Management
- Source, vet, hire, and manage vendors and household or business staff
- Set clear expectations and hold others accountable to work quality and deadlines
Events & Meetings
- Plan and execute investor meetings, professional gatherings, and family events with precision & high level of taste
Household & Property Operations
- Apply professional operating standards to household and property management
- Maintain SOPs for cleaning, maintenance, supplies, and service providers
- Respond to & resolve household emergencies or urgent matters
THE ESSENTIALS:
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives in tech, both a business & personal capacity
- Deep knowledge of and experience running systems using project tools (G Suite, Asana, Airtable, Notion, AI)
- A genuine obsession with detail, structure, and operational excellence
- A track record of owning results
- Ability to work outside traditional business hours, depending on needs
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A “no task too small” mindset and pride in enabling others to perform at their best
- Ability to take direct feedback and integrate it immediately
THE CHERRY ON TOP:
- Opportunity to have true ownership across venture, early-stage businesses, and a professionally managed household
- Work alongside two uber-impressive entrepreneurs in a high-impact role
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite)
COMPENSATION: Base salary: $175,000/yr - $195,000/yr + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)
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