Executive Assistant

Decagon Decagon · Vertical AI · San Francisco, CA · People

Executive Assistant role at a conversational AI platform company, supporting executive team leaders. Responsibilities include calendar management, travel coordination, event planning, communication liaison, meeting preparation, personal assistance, team culture support, and budget/financial reporting.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage complex calendars, prioritize meetings across competing requests, and keep schedules running smoothly
  2. Handle travel and event logistics end-to-end, including last-minute changes and plans
  3. Act as a central point of contact, keeping communication moving and organized
  4. Support preparation for meetings, take notes, and track follow-ups and action items
  5. Support personal logistics and requests

Skills

Required

  • Executive Assistant experience
  • Calendar management
  • Travel coordination
  • Event planning
  • Communication
  • Discretion and professionalism

Nice to have

  • Startup environment experience
  • Proactive
  • Resourceful
  • Solutions-oriented
  • Flexibility

What the JD emphasized

  • 2+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-level leaders or founders (ideally in a fast paced start-up environment)
  • Excel at managing complex calendars, travel, and competing priorities with precision
  • Are proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, always thinking two steps ahead
  • Communicate effectively, concise when needed, detailed when necessary
  • Thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where flexibility is essential
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Anticipating needs before they arise
  • Has a “no job is too small” attitude and takes on challenges with enthusiasm