Executive Assistant

This role requires remote work from within California; candidates must be able to travel within the state to support CEO and provide event management support.

The Executive Assistant is a key role at yli, responsible for supporting and empowering our senior leadership. The ideal person for the job will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. They will have previous experience working in an office environment, performing administrative duties, and providing support to management.

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and other Executive Committee members. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one‑on‑one working relationship. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the board of directors and senior management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts, and oversees special projects.

The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

• Provide sophisticated calendar management for the CEO. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day‑to‑day engagements.
• Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors. Arrange and handle all logistics for Board meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes on behalf of the Board Secretary. Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding Board matters.
• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Prioritize and determine an appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgment to reflect CEO’s style and organization policy.
• Work closely with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Anticipate CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc
• Coordinate all C‑Suite and LT Team meetings and retreats and assist with staff meetings and events as needed.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and staff in order to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team.
• Meeting attendance and note‑taking for internal and external meetings
• Complete projects by following up with appropriate staff, on behalf of the CEO.
• Work with the Executive Team to coordinate the CEO’s outreach activities. Follow up on contacts made by the CEO to cultivate ongoing relationships.
• Provide event management support as requested.
• Provide hospitality to all guests and help to create a welcoming environment.
• Invest in building long‑lasting relationships both externally and internally.

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