Executive Assistant, Government Affairs

Summary

Join Andreessen Horowitz as a Partner 6, Executive Assistant, Government Affairs! This role provides close support to top-level executives, requiring exceptional communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, handle confidential information, and proactively manage communication. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience supporting executive teams in fast-paced environments and excels in a remote setting. This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and impactful organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of high level experience supporting multiple senior-level executives
• A strong team player, who thrives in a collaborative setting and works well within a matrixed environment, poised and able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Proactive, positive and personable with excellent communication skills and an upbeat, “can do” attitude
• Willing to take initiative with confidence
• Resilient, with ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work to deadlines
• Discretion, diplomacy and excellent judgment; high degree of integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong calendar management and prioritization skills
• Advanced proficiency with Gmail, Google Calendar as well as key applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom
• You are comfortable working in a remote environment and working independently

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate long-term relationships
• Handle highly confidential information and documents with discretion and confidentiality
• Manage and maintain multiple executive calendars, including recurring meetings, prioritizing appropriately and using good judgment in offering solutions to complex scheduling and meeting planning needs
• Meetings will include board meetings, engagements with government officials, and executive off-sites and ongoing staff meetings. This includes, but is not limited to, attendee communications, venue management/coordination, audio/video set-up and management as needed, catering and program material preparation
• Proactively manage communication, and respond to urgent inquiries from internal / external stakeholders on the executives’ behalf
• Process and track expenses in a timely manner for the executives
• Operate with exceptional attention to detail. Anticipate potential changes or shifts in priorities amidst simultaneous demands for attention
• Provide overall data management to executives, including: Organize and compile to facilitate executive presentations
• Track and drive completion of key deliverables, proactively following up on outstanding items as needed
• Provide innovative and creative methods for continued improvements to administrative processes as the company scales

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• 401K plan
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• A16z carry program
• Various discretionary bonus programs