Sesame
Executive Assistant
San Francisco. Posted 4 months ago
The role
This person will support two Senior Founders of a tech startup. They will manage complex calendars, coordinate global travel, and act as a strategic partner to executive leadership.
What you will do
- Manage complex calendars across multiple executives
- Anticipate scheduling conflicts and operational challenges
- Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership
- Prepare executives for meetings by organizing materials, drafting agendas, and conducting research
- Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel arrangements
- Handle sensitive information with discretion
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support special projects
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen organizational infrastructure
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, or senior leadership teams in a high-growth startup environment
- Proven track record of providing strategic executive support
- 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
- Ability to operate with ambiguity and adapt 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
Nice to have
- Highly educated background with a focus on supporting startups
- Experience in project management and event coordination
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
About the company
Sesame is designing a new kind of computer focused on making voice agents part of daily lives. The team includes founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple.