What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant to Managing Partner position at The Hire Standard?
JOB BRIEF
A founder-focused venture capital firm in San Francisco is seeking a dynamic and resourceful Executive Assistant to support the Managing Partner and broader team. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of operations, community, investing, and relationship management—perfect for someone with sharp instincts, high EQ, and a builder’s mindset.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments and love being the connective tissue across people, projects, and priorities, this is an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of early-stage startups and venture capital.
THE JOB:
You’ll serve as a key partner to the Managing Partner, helping drive internal operations, external relationships, and fund-wide initiatives. Your work will span calendars, communication, events, and cross-functional projects—all while fostering a strong community experience for founders, investors, and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication Gatekeeping: Manage inbox and communication flow with grace and professionalism, filtering and prioritizing requests, and drafting thoughtful responses.
- Event Planning: Bring the community to life by planning founder dinners, LP gatherings, events, and programming that deepen engagement.
- Meeting Prep: Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and notes for internal and external meetings; follow up on action items to ensure execution.
- Project Coordination: Support firm-wide initiatives across fundraising, marketing, diligence, and special projects as priorities evolve.
- Relationship Management: Build trusted relationships with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners, acting as a thoughtful representative of the fund.
- Maintain Internal Systems: CRMs, and workflows to keep the team organized, informed, and operating efficiently.
ABOUT YOU:
- Highly engaged student leader or recent grad with strong connections in campus ecosystems (founder groups, student orgs, tech networks)
- Experience in venture capital, startups, product, or strategy roles
- Exceptionally organized, proactive, and clear communicator
- Strong EQ and relationship instincts—you easily build rapport across a wide network
- Able to toggle between high-level thinking and hands-on execution
- Familiarity with the early-stage startup and venture ecosystem
- Bachelor’s degree
PERKS AND BENEFITS:
This onsite role offers a base salary of $120,000–$160,000/year, plus an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll join a world-class team in a mission-driven environment that values transparency, accountability, and excellence.
If you love to see the far-reaching impact of your work, apply now!
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000