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Executive Assistant

Anthro

Anthro

Administration
Alameda, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 13, 2025

Anthro is looking for a sharp, resourceful, and highly organized Executive Assistant to support our two co-founders, and ensure operational efficiency at our Alameda office. This is a high-trust role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment, enjoys managing complex schedules and logistics, and takes pride in making people’s lives easier and more efficient.

This role is primarily focused on executive support, with a secondary focus on office management and workplace experience. You'll be the air traffic controller behind the scenes—keeping calendars aligned, communication flowing, and our office running like a well-oiled machine.

Responsibilities:

  • Calendar Management: Own the day-to-day scheduling for both co-founders, ensuring meetings are prioritized effectively, with a clear understanding of what to move and why.
  • Communication Management: Monitor and respond to emails and Slack messages on behalf of the co-founders, maintaining clear and timely communication across stakeholders.
  • Administrative Execution: Support with document organization, scheduling workflows, and ad hoc requests with speed and precision.
  • Stakeholder Experience: Serve as a trusted extension of the co-founders, ensuring key meetings, communications, and interactions are thoughtfully managed.
  • Travel & Event Coordination: Plan travel logistics and for select internal/external events, such as candidate visits, leadership off-sites, and investor meetings.
  • Workplace Operations: Maintain an organized and functional office environment—managing supplies, AV needs, and day-to-day operations.
  • Visitor & Event Hosting: Ensure an exceptional experience for guests—candidates, investors, execs—when visiting the office.
  • Trip & Event Logistics: Support leadership team off-sites including meeting planning, travel, and event setup.
  • Culture & Community: Assist in the planning of team gatherings, off-sites, and internal celebrations that foster connection and collaboration.
  • 3+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or high-level administrative role
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain structure in a fast-moving environment
  • Comfort with direct feedback and a communication style that’s clear, candid, and fast-paced
  • Tech-savvy and detail-oriented, with working knowledge of tools like Microsoft Teams, Asana, Slack, and Notion (or quick to learn)
  • Reliable and proactive — takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions, and follows through without needing reminders
  • On-site — based in Alameda with regular in-office presence and occasional flexibility for personal needs
  • Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range is $80,000 to $110,000
  • 15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents
  • 401k with match
  • Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment