Executive Assistant, Legal & Partnerships

• As an Executive Assistant supporting the leadership function at Sierra, you will provide a wide range of strategic and administrative support to our General Counsel and our Partnerships leaders.

• Proactively manage several leaders' calendar, travel, and meetings.

• Collaborate with leaders and team members to ensure meetings are effective by sending preparation materials, following up on action items, and serving as a knowledgeable resource on relevant topics or organizational matters.

• Draft team and external correspondence on behalf of the leader. Liaise with internal staff and external stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships on behalf of the leader.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion with all materials and information.

• Plan and execute internal events (in-person and virtual), including team offsites, trainings, and team travel. Book travel and hotel accommodations, negotiating contracts as needed.

• Establish new—and improve existing—administrative systems and processes as part of Sierra’s founding admin team.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant or similar experience.

• Ability to build relationships and partner effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Excellent time management skills, willingness and ability to quickly shift tasks and priorities, and anticipate the needs of others before they arise.

• Ability to organize, analyze, and prioritize executive workflows, often interpreting and leveraging data.

• Willingness and ability to be in the San Francisco office 4 days per week and ability to travel with leaders if needed (~est 1x per quarter).

• Advanced proficiency with Google Suite & Slack.

Even better...

• Experience in a fast-growing, in-person start-up environment.

What we offer

We want our benefits to reflect our values and offer the following to full-time employees:

• Flexible (unlimited) paid time off

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

• Life insurance and disability benefits

• Retirement plan dependent on country of employment

• Parental leave

• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot

• Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized 

• Discretionary benefit stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most

• Free alphorn lessons

These benefits are further detailed in Sierra's policies, may vary by region, and are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefits plans. Eligible full-time employees can participate in Sierra's equity plans subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.