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Executive Assistant

Sesame· Operations
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New York, San Francisco$160k - $190kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Executive Assistant to support CEO and Head of Operations in a fast-moving startup environment, focusing on complex calendar management, high-level communications, and seamless operational support.

Responsibilities

  • Calendar & Scheduling: Manage the CEO’s complex calendar, coordinate meetings, prioritize appointments, and optimize time efficiency.
  • Meeting Preparation & Operational Foresight: Organize materials, draft agendas, and ensure all necessary information is readily available. Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively implement solutions before they impact leadership.
  • Executive Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, helping maximize efficiency, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Communication Management: Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling communications with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Travel Coordination: Plan and manage detailed travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, and logistics, proactively addressing any issues.
  • Confidentiality & Professionalism: Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
  • Operational Support: Partner with the Office Manager to ensure seamless executive support and business operations.
  • Project Assistance: Support key initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and execution.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Calendar 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 27, 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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