Job Description
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.
About The Role As an Executive Assistant at Skydio, you will support our leaders and enable them to operate efficiently and effectively throughout their day. We are a complex business, solving complex problems and you will play a critical role in helping us reduce friction in our day to day operations. The ideal candidate loves jumping in and solving problems, rolling up their sleeves and working on a myriad of projects and getting satisfaction from helping your team to operate at their best. You will assist on a variety of tasks related to these Executives' work life and overall communications.
How You’ll Make An Impact - Calendar management - you will coordinate and prioritize meetings including team meetings, offsite meetings, and cross-functional meetings, frequently across both domestic and international time zones
- In sync with the executive(s), to ensure calendaring decisions are made quickly to propel the goals of the department and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
- You will manage and schedule the logistics of meetings, including conferences and special events (onsite & offsite), and make travel arrangements
- You will partner with the Executive to ensure they are prepared for meetings, interviews, travel, and briefings
- Set agendas, scribe meeting notes, as well as action items and to-do lists from weekly staff meetings
- Handle expenses reports and contracts
- Handle sensitive business and people issues with a high level of discretion
What Makes You a Good Fit - 7+ years of overall experience in an administrative role
- 4+ years supporting Senior Management of Executive-level staff, specifically in a global technology company
- 3+ years working with modern tools and systems such as G-suite
- Proven track record of adapting on-the-fly based on shifting priorities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Interest in using AI tools to boost effectiveness
- Able to be in person in the office in San Mateo 4-5 days/week
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $151,000 - 186,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
- For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work,