Executive Assistant

Slack is a messaging app for teams that is on a mission to make your working life simpler, more pleasant, and more productive. We believe everyone deserves to work in a welcoming, respectful, and empathetic culture. We live by our values and hire accordingly.

Slack is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to work alongside two of our top executives.

• Provide strategic administrative and project management support for both our General Counsel and VP of Communications
• Partner with support staff and teams on day-to-day activities, team meetings, office upkeep, and event planning
• Maintain the required level of confidentiality and decorum when working with sensitive information and VIP guests
• Management of meeting preparation including creation of agendas, presentations, meeting notes, and follow-up items.
• Possess the proactiveness and organizational skills to manage calendars, events, expense reporting, and travel - anticipate needs and act on them without supervision
• Must be extremely adaptable to the ever-changing needs of a fast growing technology company
• Ability to work flexibly in terms of responsibilities and responsiveness

• Minimum of 4+ years of recent, full-time executive administrative support, supporting more than one executive (within last 3-5 years)
• Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s degree combined with relevant work experience)
• Successful history of managing the calendar, expenses, and travel of one or more executives
• Experience working with executives in a fast-paced environment preferably in technology, media, internet, or related companies
• Strong knowledge of Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Spreadsheets, Presentations). Slack is a plus but not necessary.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - you will get to contribute to more than one team!
• Quick learner - have a “knack” for technology and processes; able to figure out new systems and adapt on the go
• Problem solver - actively be able to find a creative solutions efficiently and correctly
• Trustworthy - must have a proven track record of impeccable discretion with sensitive company and personal information
• Possess an ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Must be highly organized, efficient, and demonstrate superior attention to detail. No dropped balls!
• Friendly, upbeat attitude, and ability to keep up with our terrible puns and gifs
• Did we mention prioritization and proactiveness?
• A nice person that likes to work with other nice people

Bonus Points

• Previous startup experience, preferably in a rapid, high-growth environment
• Previous experience in an advertising, sales, or marketing organization