• This visible and influential role requires a highly organized individual with strong communication skills
• This position requires someone who can handle diverse data points and make decisions with clarity and precision
• You must be adaptable, responsive, and able to manage rapid and evolving changes to the CEO's schedule and priorities
• The ideal candidate for this role is a highly organized self-starter with an optimistic can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for Nextdoor's mission
• 7+ years of experience supporting a senior executive, preferably in a high paced tech environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through on tasks
• Proficiency in Google Productivity Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets); experience with Coda and Workday is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and effectively with internal and external partners
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to a rapidly changing work environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement

Desirable

• As the Assistant to the CEO, you will play a crucial role in supporting the CEO and ensuring the smooth operation of their office
• You will assist with connecting the CEO with internal stakeholders, external partners, and the broader organization, ensuring the seamless execution of critical tasks
• Administrative oversight including:
• Calendar Management: Schedule and manage demanding calendars, including internal and external meetings with employees, vendors, and clients. Proactively anticipate scheduling conflicts and ensure the CEO's time is optimized
• Travel Coordination: Handle domestic and international travel arrangements for the CEO, establishing detailed itineraries that align with the CEO's goals
• Document Preparation: Compile and synthesize reports, letters, and memos using software tools, including Google Productivity Suite. Draft correspondence on behalf of the CEO for internal and external distribution, with direction from the Chief of Staff
• Expense Management: Prepare and submit detailed expense reports through Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Meeting Participation: Act as a collaborator in key executive meetings, contributing to discussions and follow-up actions, with the support and guidance of the Chief of Staff
• Confidential Information Handling: Manage and maintain sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Strategic Work including:
• Research and Briefing Preparation: Collect and prepare briefings and research for customer meetings, press interviews, and meetings with key stakeholders, under the direction of the Chief of Staff
• Project Tracking: Track and ensure the completion of important projects and initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of tasks, under the supervision of the Chief of Staff
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interact confidently with senior leadership and external partners, fostering strong relationships and facilitating effective communication
• Event Planning and Coordination: Assist in planning and overseeing company events, such as volunteering days, office events, holiday parties, team offsites, and key stakeholder events, such as quarterly Board Meetings, with guidance from the Chief of Staff
• Executive Onboarding: Assist with the onboarding and orientation of new executive team members, ensuring a seamless integration into the organization
• Ad-hoc Projects: Undertake tasks and projects as assigned by the CEO
• Management including:
• For the right candidate this role may involve managing a team of executive assistants, ensuring the team is calibrated with a focus on skills and career development. In this capacity you will play a pivotal role in planning for changes to the executive support matrix and act as an advocate for the executive assistant team with the Nextdoor leadership team