Executive Assistant

Anthro is looking for a sharp, tech-savvy, resourceful, and highly organized Executive Assistant to support our two co-founders, and ensure operational efficiency at our Alameda office. This is a high-trust role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment, enjoys managing complex schedules and logistics, and takes pride in making people’s lives easier and more efficient.

This role is primarily focused on executive support, with a secondary focus on office management and workplace experience. You'll be the air traffic controller behind the scenes—keeping calendars aligned, communication flowing, and our office running like a well-oiled machine.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their EA career, who is eager to learn and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, mission driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar Management: Own the day-to-day scheduling for both co-founders, ensuring meetings are prioritized effectively, with a clear understanding of what to move and why.
• Communication Management: Monitor and respond to emails and Teams messages on behalf of the co-founders, maintaining clear and timely communication across stakeholders.
• Administrative Execution: Support with document organization, scheduling workflows, and ad-hoc requests with speed and precision.
• Stakeholder Experience: Serve as a trusted extension of the co-founders, ensuring key meetings, communications, and interactions are thoughtfully managed.
• Travel & Event Coordination: Plan travel logistics and for select internal/external events, such as candidate visits, leadership off-sites, and investor meetings.
• Workplace Operations: Maintain an organized and functional office environment—managing supplies, AV needs, and day-to-day operations.
• Visitor & Event Hosting: Ensure an exceptional experience for guests—candidates, investors, execs—when visiting the office.
• Trip & Event Logistics: Support leadership team off-sites including meeting planning, travel, and event setup.
• Culture & Community: Assist in the planning of team gatherings, off-sites, and internal celebrations that foster connection and collaboration.
  

• 1-2 years of experience in an Executive Assistant in a start-up environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain structure in a fast-moving environment
• Comfort with direct feedback and a communication style that’s clear, candid, and fast-paced
• Tech-savvy and detail-oriented, with excellent knowledge of tools like Microsoft Suite, Asana, Adobe, and Notion
• Reliable and proactive — takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions, and follows through
• People first mindset - responsive, proactive, and always aiming to make someone's day easier
• On-site — based in Alameda with regular in-office presence and occasional flexibility for personal needs

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range is $80,000 to $110,000
• 15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents
• 401k with match
• Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy
• Diverse and inclusive work environment