Executive Assistant to CPO - SaaS Company - San Francisco (Onsite)

BURKE+CO.

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THE GIST:

Our client, a Bay Area based SaaS startup with global reach, seeks a top-notch Executive Assistant to support their Chief People Officer and play an integral role in company event management. This is an opportunity for a highly organized, proactive EA who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment and enjoys being at the center of all things company culture related. The ideal candidate is a career EA who will bring both their strong executive support background and event management expertise to the role.

This is an awesome opportunity to play a significant role in helping coordinate and execute high-touch company and executive events!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Own complex calendar management for CPO, balancing priorities, tradeoffs, and focus time against business-critical goals
• Plan & execute company events (company offsites, SKOs, All-Hands, executive meetings etc.)
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and decision-ready meeting packets; capture decisions, action items, owners, and deadlines
• Manage executive communications and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Translate executive priorities into structured plans with milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, and dashboards
• Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives including planning cycles, reviews, offsites, and launches
• Own operational execution for key programs & events
• Assist with other administrative functions and ad hoc projects, as needed

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
• Experience senior executives at a tech startup or high-growth tech company highly preferred
• Experience planning large scale company events required (offsites, SKOs, all-hands meetings, etc.)
• Strong project and program management skills
• Calm under pressure, highly organized, and confident setting priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; clear, concise, and decision-oriented
• Willingness to offer occasional flexibility outside standard work hours for events

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• Direct partnership with an awesome CPO on meaningful, company-wide initiatives
• Help shape & cultivate company culture by planning top-tier events!

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $140k to 150k base salary + equity + 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