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THE GIST:

Our client, a boutique venture capital firm, is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support its Founder and broader team. This dynamic, hands-on role combines high-level executive support, event coordination, and light office support. 

The ideal candidate is an exceptional multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced investment environment and enjoys being at the center of the action!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Founder, managing complex calendars, scheduling, and travel coordination.
• Coordinate with the executive's other business interests to ensure seamless scheduling and communication across organizations.
• Manage logistics for internal meetings, investment committee sessions, board meetings, and LP meetings.
• Plan and execute dinners, investor events, annual meetings, and other firm gatherings.
• Support expense reporting, corporate card reconciliation, and general administrative needs.
• Assist with marketing initiatives, social media coordination, and CRM database maintenance.
• Oversee light office management, including supplies, equipment, deliveries, vendors, facilities, and maintaining a welcoming office environment.
• Partner with finance and operations on document management, e-signature workflows, compliance calendars, and record retention.
• Take ownership of special projects and ad hoc administrative priorities as they arise.

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
• Must have experience supporting executives in finance; venture capital experience is highly preferred
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with senior executives, investors, founders, and external stakeholders.
• Event planning experience and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• A proactive, resourceful mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and independently manage responsibilities.
• Comfortable balancing executive support with a variety of operational and administrative projects.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and CRM platforms.
• A team-oriented attitude and a genuine desire to help build and maintain a great office environment.

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• Work directly with a successful Founder and gain visibility into the inner workings of a venture capital firm and its leadership.  
• Play a key role in coordinating investor dinners, LP meetings, annual meetings, and other relationship-building events.  

LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $160k-170k base salary + bonus + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

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*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. Most offers fall within the mid-range, with the top of the band generally reserved for candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds. Leveling is determined during the interview process