California People Search, Inc. is hiring: Executive Assistant in Palo Alto

Overview We’re supporting a high-growth Series A tech company (~600 employees) in their search for a sharp, proactive Executive Assistant to partner with their Co-Founder & President. This is the first EA hire for the executive — a unique opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role at the leadership level. Location: Palo Alto, CA (in-office; flexibility when executive is traveling) Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr About the Role The EA will provide critical support to a dynamic founder who leads revenue strategy, board engagement, and cross-functional initiatives. Beyond traditional executive support (calendar, travel, leadership meeting prep), this role offers exposure to go-to-market initiatives, strategic projects, and leadership events . The right candidate will thrive on balancing the tactical with the strategic, helping shape how executive support is defined in a fast-growing organization. Key Highlights First EA hire with high visibility across leadership. Partner closely with the Chief of Staff and senior team. Own end-to-end logistics for leadership events, dinners, offsites, and client hospitality. Opportunity to grow into projects tied to revenue, culture, and operations . Join a collaborative, high-performance culture in a pivotal scaling stage. Ideal Profile / Qualifications 3–5 years supporting executives, ideally in tech or growth-stage companies. Exceptional organizational skills, emotional intelligence, and communication abilities. Comfortable managing both day-to-day priorities and larger strategic projects. Experience with hospitality or event coordination is a plus. Responsibilities Provide traditional executive support (calendar management, travel coordination, meeting prep). Collaborate with the Chief of Staff and senior team on strategic initiatives and events. Plan and execute leadership events, offsites, dinners, and client hospitality. Support revenue-related initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Administrative Industries Technology Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr