Executive Assistant to CEO & COO — Hybrid + Equity

BURKE+CO; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BURKE+CO is seeking a top-notch Executive Assistant in San Mateo, CA to support the CEO and COO. This role blends executive support with event planning, operations, and scalable admin workflows as the company scales.

Join a mission-driven healthcare tech startup and gain meaningful exposure to senior leadership while helping to build the operational foundation for a growing company. Hybrid work requiring three days onsite.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant
• Experience supporting senior leaders at high-growth tech startups or VC firms
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• High EQ and ability to handle confidential information
• Proactive, independent problem-solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable in a fast-changing startup environment
• Collaborative team player
• Excited to contribute to the mission

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize calendars and travel for CEO and COO
• Coordinate high-level meetings (board, investor, partner, leadership)
• Own meeting logistics, agendas, materials, follow-ups, and action items
• Prepare executives with relevant research and logistics
• Support operations and building scalable administrative workflows
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, supplies, vendors, facilities
• Coordinate team lunches, all-hands, offsites, and events
• Help build scalable systems as the company grows
• Manage event logistics including venues, catering, travel
• Anticipate needs and solve logistical challenges proactively

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Travel planning

Operational mindset

Job description

BURKE+CO is seeking a top-notch Executive Assistant in San Mateo, CA to support the CEO and COO. This role blends executive support with event planning, operations, and scalable admin workflows as the company scales.

Join a mission-driven healthcare tech startup and gain meaningful exposure to senior leadership while helping to build the operational foundation for a growing company. Hybrid work requiring three days onsite.