Executive Assistant

<div class="content-intro"><h3>About Zipline</h3> <p>Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.</p> <p>Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.</p> <p>We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.</p></div><div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <h3 class="content"><strong>About You and The Role&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our small team of Executive Assistants does more than just support our leaders: we’re the backbone of busy people at Zipline. We build strong relationships with the people we support and anticipate their needs without being asked. Our passion for helping others makes us an invaluable resource at Zipline.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As an Executive Assistant, you’ll bring enthusiasm, clarity, and organization across teams and ensure we spend our individual and collective time wisely. You’re a dependable individual who will proactively provide high-quality administrative support to our Leadership Team. You’re motivated by a fast-paced start-up environment where collaboration and communication are key to building the organization and its culture. You will effectively and calmly manage various projects, tapping into your strong multi-tasking skills, business instincts, and cross-functional communication skills. Your ability and willingness to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multifaceted role!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f9f28c5e-7fff-1c65-9443-0a4d55348f29">This role is based at our South San Francisco, CA headquarters.</strong></span></p> <h3 class="content">What You'll Do&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Partner with your designated Executive Team members to set them up for success by enabling them to focus on priorities and execute their work more effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage complex calendars with an understanding of business priorities, including using your judgment to help manage their time.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously and proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Organize and facilitate large team meetings.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arrange travel by developing itineraries and agendas, including setting priority meetings with relevant parties attending events.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hold members of the Leadership Team accountable to deadlines, commitments, and responsibilities by persistently and appropriately following up with the relevant individual.</span></li> </ul> <h3 class="section-wrapper page-full-width">What You'll Bring&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a member of an executive team. Bachelor's Degree preferred.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent communication skills: You can clearly and strategically communicate verbally and in writing.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Energy: You’ll bring infectious enthusiasm and proactiveness to every task you take on.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to multitask: We frequently have to do many different and sometimes competing tasks simultaneously. While this ensures you won't be bored, it requires mental flexibility and prioritization!</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anticipating Needs: You’ll thrive if you have a high EQ, can anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and impeccable judgment.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Organizational skills: You love being and keeping others organized and pride yourself on your attention to detail.</span></li> </ul> <h3 class="content-wrapper posting-page">What Else You Need to Know&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3> <div> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The starting cash range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000. Please note that this is a target starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash payment for this role will depend on various factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may include equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like this position's sound but are unsure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!</span></p> </div> </div>