Executive Assistant - Banyan Infrastructure

Why consider this opportunity?

Banyan is growing rapidly and seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to our CEO and executive leadership team and manage day-to-day office operations.

Our team is made up of bright, mission-driven individuals. We are passionate about using technology to solve sustainability challenges for our planet. We value learning, curiosity, and collaboration. We strive to build a supportive team that values difference and is always willing to lend a hand. 

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with the CEO to keep him informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities; anticipate needs and ensure CEO is prepared
• Track action items and key issues to closure; appropriately engage stakeholders
• Manage executive calendars: prioritize inquiries and requests, troubleshoot conflicts and schedule changes, make recommendations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness 
• Plan and coordinate Board of Directors meetings, executive meetings and off sites, all hands meetings, external engagements, and assist with team events
• Prepare and distribute agendas and materials for meetings
• Create and review correspondence, spreadsheets, slide decks, and reports
• Coordinate executive travel and associated logistics; manage expenses
• Manage day-to-day office operations: badging, vendors, office equipment purchase and supplies, liaise with building management, and oversee maintenance
• Evaluate and assist in developing office policies and procedures 
• Act as a "barometer" for the org on current issues and update the CEO
• Serve as the point of contact and liaison for internal and external constituents; coordinate outreach activities and communication to cultivate relationships
• Provide hospitality to corporate guests and create a welcoming environment

What you’ll need:

• Experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in a high-growth or start-up environment
• Experience with complex calendar management, expenses, and executive travel
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills 
• Ability to act quickly and move from one task to another, seamlessly, and professionally
• Ability to work with limited supervision, prioritize, and execute own work planning
• Excellent judgment and discretion 
• Skilled with Google Apps, Microsoft Productivity tools, Slack, and other efficiency tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Business savvy and the ability to identify business issues early 
• A positive, open, and intellectually curious team player who embraces the challenges and excitement of an entrepreneurial business 
• Cultural and emotional intelligence to build collaborative relationships in a diverse environment
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to Banyan’s mission 

We are unable to provide H1B visa sponsorship for this role. 

How we’ll support your growth and success:

• Open access to and side-by-side work with the CEO and executive team
• Support for continued learning and development via training and online courses
• Access to industry news and events to expand your knowledge and awareness of FinTech and the climate space
• A collaborative and supportive team of smart, passionate people who are all focused on a common goal

Compensation

• $105k-135k DOE (based in SF)