Executive Operations Partner
Posted on 5/12/2023
INACTIVE
Planet

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides daily global satellite imagery and insights
Company Overview
Planet is a global leader in daily satellite imagery and insights, offering a unique value proposition by imaging the entirety of Earth's landmass daily, a feat unmatched by competitors. The company's technology, developed by former NASA scientists, powers a vast fleet of imaging satellites and sophisticated online software, providing invaluable data to decision-makers across various sectors. This data aids in tackling global challenges, from optimizing agricultural practices to monitoring environmental changes and providing visual evidence of conflict zones, demonstrating Planet's significant industry impact and technical prowess.
Food & Agriculture
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Energy
Social Impact
Aerospace

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$777.7M

Founded

2010

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

58%
Locations
San Francisco, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience supporting C-levels and/or VPs, ideally supporting a CEO
  • Excellent work ethic and desire to deliver quality work
  • Availability/flexibility - your work hours will depend on the needs of the business and the CEO
  • Excellent follow-up skills and desire to manage up
  • Discernment - the ability to determine priorities, and maintain confidentiality
  • Proactive mindset, always thinking ahead
  • G Suite proficiency, Slack proficiency
  • Experience scheduling meetings in multiple time zones
  • Comfortable with change - cool and calm when asked to change flights, move meetings, etc
  • A true desire to control chaos and the resourcefulness to make it happen
  • Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and give instructions, how to gracefully shift priorities, and how to stay focused when faced with competing requests
Responsibilities
  • Partnering with the Senior Executive Operations Manager to support the CEO, ensuring that the CEO is as organized as possible and his focus is on the business
  • Providing superb calendar management, prioritizing tasks and methodically organizing requests, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
  • Organizing the CEO's contacts and 'roster' to help him stay connected with key stakeholders
  • Act as a liaison across departments, working closely with Planet's executive assistants to triage work and coordinate deliverables across company goals and priorities
  • Preparing for board meetings and large business conferences like World Economic Forum
  • Plan and execute offsite events for teams of up to 50 on a regular basis
  • Coordinate the signing of legal documents (wet signatures, DocuSign, working with notary and so forth)
  • Team related activities or tasks, as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Urgency barometer: the ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
  • An appreciation of humankind, including understanding ways to express and communicate with a variety of people (We are all in this together)
  • Teamwork mentality while working with other assistants to coordinate busy schedules
  • Willingness to ask questions, learn and have a keen sense of curiosity