Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer

Joby Barnard; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief People Officer and the People Team at our Santa Cruz headquarters. The role requires proactive scheduling, coordination of materials, and seamless executive support in a fast-paced environment.

Highlights include complex calendar management, travel planning, onboarding support, and handling high-priority projects with discretion. On-site, full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of administrative or executive support experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience supporting a VP-level leader in any size business, or a Director-level leader in a global organization.
• Ability to prioritize executive calendars with independent judgment amid rapidly shifting priorities.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-accuracy environment.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with ownership over complex tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Discretion and integrity with confidential information.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize daily calendars for the CPO and senior leaders.
• Coordinate with meeting owners to prepare agendas and gather pre-read materials.
• Provide administrative support to People Team leaders and logistics.
• Organize travel logistics and expense reporting for the CPO and guests.
• Host visitors on-site and support onboarding experiences for new hires.
• Lead ad hoc projects and drive internal communications with initiative.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (desired)

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Navan

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief People Officer and the People Team at our Santa Cruz headquarters. The role requires proactive scheduling, coordination of materials, and seamless executive support in a fast-paced environment.

Highlights include complex calendar management, travel planning, onboarding support, and handling high-priority projects with discretion. On-site, full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.