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Executive Assistant

Sesame· Operations
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San Francisco$130k - $170kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Executive Assistant (internally elevated to Executive Business Partner for recruiting purposes) to support two Senior Founders in a high-growth tech startup. Highly visible, proactive role focused on strategic scheduling, operational foresight, and close partnership with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Calendar & Strategic Scheduling: Manage complex calendars across multiple executives, strategically prioritizing meetings, appointments, and competing demands.
  • Operational Foresight: Anticipate scheduling conflicts and operational challenges, proactively implementing solutions before they impact leadership.
  • Executive Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, helping maximize efficiency, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Meeting Preparation: Prepare executives for meetings by organizing materials, drafting agendas, conducting research, and ensuring all necessary information is readily available.
  • Communication & Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling communications with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Global Logistics: Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and contingency planning.
  • Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support special projects and operational priorities.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, create efficiencies, and strengthen organizational infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, or senior leadership teams, specifically within a high-growth startup environment.
  • Strategic Mindset: Proven track record of providing strategic executive support beyond traditional calendar management.
  • Judgment: Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and independently solve problems.
  • Organization: Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport across teams and with external partners.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adapting quickly in a dynamic environment. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expert user of Google Workspace, Slack, and modern business productivity tools.
  • Education: A highly educated background preferred, with a focus on supporting startups.
  • Experience in project management and event coordination is a plus.

Skills

Required:Calendar managementStrategic schedulingCommunicationGoogle WorkspaceSlack
Nice to have:Travel coordinationProject management

Benefits

  • 401(k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
  • Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
Last updated Aug 20, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Sesame

Bringing the computer to life

We believe in a future where computers are lifelike. Where they can see, hear, and collaborate with us – as we do with each other. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer.

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