Executive Assistant, Chief Technology Officer

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Job Title: Executive Business Partner to CTO & Head of Design

As the Executive Business Partner to both our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Design, you will be at the heart of supporting our product development organization. This highly visible and impactful role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for facilitating seamless collaboration between these C-level executives, internal stakeholders, external partners, and the broader organization, ensuring the efficient and timely execution of key initiatives.

Your ability to synthesize diverse information, make informed decisions with clarity, and manage rapidly shifting priorities is crucial. This role requires someone who is adaptable, proactive, and able to navigate the dynamic nature of executive schedules and organizational changes with precision and composure.

At Nextdoor, we offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment experience, providing a flexible experience for our valued employees.

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive self-starter with an optimistic, can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for Nextdoor's mission. This role is set in a dynamic, fast-paced, and customer-focused environment. You will have the opportunity to significantly impact the work of our CTO and Head of Design, helping drive key initiatives within our product development organization.

This role is based at our San Francisco HQ, with an in-office presence expected from Tuesday to Thursday each week, or as otherwise agreed upon with your manager.

Your responsibilities will include:

Administrative Oversight

• Calendar Management: Effectively manage and prioritize the demanding and often shifting calendars of the CTO and Head of Design, coordinating both internal and external meetings with employees, vendors, and customers. Proactively anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts to optimize their time
• Meeting Participation: Collaborate in key meetings by supporting discussions and follow-ups. Provide logistical and operational support, ensuring alignment with the broader goals of the executives
• Confidential Information Handling: Maintain discretion and confidentiality when managing sensitive information, ensuring trust and security in all dealings
• Travel Coordination and Expense Management: Organize detailed travel itineraries that align with leadership's objectives and ensure smooth logistics. Handle expense reporting and ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies

Strategic work including:

• Event Planning and Coordination: Support the planning and execution of critical events, including all-hands meetings, leadership offsites, and team-building activities. Ensure seamless internal and external coordination
• Project Tracking: Track progress on important projects and initiatives, ensuring milestones are met and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and momentum
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with senior leadership, internal teams, and external partners. Facilitate effective communication and ensure the CTO and Head of Design are connected with the right people at the right time
• Ad-hoc Projects: Take on special tasks and projects as requested by the CTO, Head of Design, or your manager, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to tackling new challenges

• 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
• Proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create one overall rewards package.

The starting salary for this role is expected to range from $145,000 to $160,000 on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role. Compensation may also vary by geography.

We also expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role. With equal quarterly vesting, your first vest date would be within the first 3 months of your start date.

Overall, total compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

When it comes to benefits, we have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of great health plans. We cover 100% of your personal monthly premium for health, dental, and vision – and provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.

At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we seek to serve. We encourage everyone interested in our purpose to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For information about our collection and use of applicants' personal information, please see Nextdoor's Personnel Privacy Notice, found here.

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