Full-Time

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Posted on 9/4/2024

Nextdoor

Nextdoor

501-1,000 employees

Social networking platform for neighborhoods

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

+ Equity Grant

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid employment model requiring in-office presence.

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Administrative Support
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • 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
  • Agility and flexibility in response to changing priorities and needs
  • Proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement
Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Nextdoor is a social networking platform that connects neighbors and facilitates local interactions. Users can share news, recommend services, and buy or sell items, making it a digital bulletin board for communities. Unlike other social networks that focus on global connections, Nextdoor emphasizes local engagement, serving individual users, local businesses, and public agencies. The company earns revenue through targeted advertising and premium subscriptions, aiming to strengthen community ties.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$705.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Localized advertising is increasingly effective, benefiting Nextdoor's partnerships.
  • Integration with CivicPlus boosts engagement and trust among residents.
  • High-profile board appointments bring expertise and potential strategic growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from localized social media platforms threatens Nextdoor's market share.
  • AI advancements by competitors may outpace Nextdoor's technological progress.
  • Data privacy concerns could challenge the CivicPlus partnership.

What makes Nextdoor unique

  • Nextdoor focuses on hyper-local interactions, unlike global-focused social networks.
  • The platform integrates with CivicPlus for enhanced local government communication.
  • Nextdoor offers geo-targeted messaging, providing unique value to local businesses.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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Company Equity

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Wellness Program

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