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Executive Assistant Team Lead

San Francisco HQFull-time2026-10-19

Core

Lead and develop a team of Executive Assistants supporting C-suite executives while directly supporting one C-Suite leader.

Role type

Senior IC Executive Assistant Team Lead

Builds

Scalable playbooks, templates, and repeatable approaches for leadership meetings, onsite planning, All Hands, and company events.

Domain

Corporate operations / Executive support

Required skills

Team leadership and coaching, C-suite executive support, complex event planning, strategic systems design, hiring and onboarding, technology and AI adoption, discretion with confidential information, cross-functional influence

Preferred skills

Builder mindset, comfort with shifting priorities, flexible working styles

Technologies

AI tools, automation platforms, calendar management systems

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of EAs through regular 1:1s, candid feedback, goal setting, and career development. Provide direct support for one C-Suite Executive and back up coverage as needed. Set the vision and operating standards for the EA program, including onboarding, role expectations, coverage, and ways of working. Build scalable playbooks, templates, and repeatable approaches for leadership meetings, onsite planning, All Hands, company events, and other high-impact programs. Foster a connected EA community through shared practices, knowledge sharing, and thoughtful coverage across the team. Partner with executives and their EAs to understand priorities, calibrate support, and ensure the right level of coverage. Own hiring for the EA team, including defining the bar, partnering with Recruiting, and onboarding new hires. Identify and implement efficiencies through technology, AI, and automation to improve how the team works. Serve as an escalation point and thought partner for complex, sensitive, or cross-functional situations. Partner with the People Team on programs and initiatives involving executive and leadership support.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership