Executive Assistant / Office Manager (Palo Alto)

Executive Assistant / Office Manager – AI Startup

Location: Downtown Palo Alto, CA | Onsite 5 Days a Week

Type: Full-Time

We’re partnering with a fast-growing AI startup to find a proactive, organized, and energetic Executive Assistant / Office Manager to support their leadership team. This is a high-impact role where you’ll get exposure to every part of the business—from recruiting and operations to culture-building and process improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide comprehensive support to the CTO and Co-Founder
• Manage the office and internal operations: vendor coordination, office supplies, workspace, and processes
• Own email management and high volume calendar scheduling, including external meetings
• Support light PA duties and occasional travel coordination
• Help maintain company culture through events and team initiatives
• Assist with recruiting: coordinate and greet candidates and schedule interviews
• Serve as a central point of communication for cross-functional teams

What We’re Looking For:

• 5–10 years of experience supporting SVP-level or higher executives, ideally in a startup or AI company
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at process management
• Excellent communicator: proactive, approachable, and collaborative
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Tech-savvy: Google Suite, AI platforms, Gemini, ChatGPT, Notion, Slack

Compensation & Benefits:

$150,000–$180,000 yr

• Equity, bonus, and benefits package, PTO

If you thrive in a startup environment, love keeping things running smoothly, and want to work closely with founders and a small, growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

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