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Executive Assistant to CEO - Early Stage Tech Startup

  2026-04-12     BURKE +     San Francisco,CA  
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BURKE+CO.

www.burketalent.com

THE GIST:

Our client, an early stage tech startup, seeks a nimble Executive Assistant to support their CEO. This role will act as boots on the ground for the CEO & their SF office, while also providing expert-level administrative & operational support. The ideal candidate has experience supporting leadership at a hypergrowth & fast moving startup, tech company, or venture capital firm.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a cutting-edge & mission driven company in a senior role!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

  • Expertly prioritize CEO's time, oversee calendar management, organize meetings, and address scheduling conflicts
  • Act as an extension of the CEO & company with professionalism & polish
  • Coordinate travel and prepare itineraries
  • Keep the office running smoothly & efficiently while championing company culture
  • Provide backup administrative support to other members of the executive team
  • Manage email inbox and respond to internal & external communications with a sense of urgency & professionalism
  • Attend meetings and calls to note important action items and send corresponding follow-ups
  • Prepare presentations and meeting materials
  • Plan company events, offsites, and meetings
  • Track and process expenses
  • Assist with various tasks and projects, as needed

THE ESSENTIALS:

  • 10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
  • Experience supporting a senior executive at a startup, high-growth tech company, and/or a VC firm required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment
  • Adaptable nature and ability to shift priorities as needed
  • Strategic & process-oriented mindset
  • Responsive nature and ability to work outside normal business hours as needed
  • Clear & concise communication style
  • Superb organizational skills

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

  • Opportunity to join an exciting startup as they scale to the next level!
  • Work alongside a bright & innovative executive

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $140k -185k base salary + bonus + equity + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

What are you waiting for? BURKE UP! Email your resume to ...@burketalent.com

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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


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