Lead Executive Assistant

Join OpenGov, a mission-driven company focused on improving government transparency and efficiency. As a Lead Executive Assistant, you will provide strategic and operational support to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel. You will manage complex calendars, facilitate communication between executives, prepare meeting materials, and optimize processes. Additionally, you will lead culture and events initiatives, explore AI tools for productivity, and share best practices with the admin team. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact beyond traditional administrative work.

• Coordination of high-impact events, offsites, and initiatives that strengthen company culture and engagement.
• Management of complex calendars for the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel across multiple time zones and business priorities.
• Identification of opportunities to streamline recurring processes and documentation of processes to maintain operational playbooks.

• The ideal candidate will be a proactive, culturally-attuned partner who excels at managing complex executive priorities while serving as a cultural bridge across the organization
• Intellectually curious about how organizations work and how to make them work better
• Anticipates needs before they're asked for
• Communication & Influence
• Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information
• Judgment & Discretion
• Balances professionalism with warmth; demonstrates OpenGov values in daily interactions
• Learning Agility & Curiosity
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Comfortable communicating with executives, boards, and employees
• Understands the business context behind decisions and initiatives
• Maintains objectivity and professionalism in complex situations
• Cultural Intelligence & EQ
• Ability to distill complex information into clear executive summaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Quick learner who becomes fluent in OpenGov's business, products, and culture
• Strategic Mindset
• Thinks beyond the immediate task to broader impact
• High emotional intelligence with ability to build trust and read the room across all levels of the organization
• Obsessive attention to detail while managing high complexity
• Demonstrates good judgment about what needs escalation vs. what you can handle independently
• Strong time management and ability to juggle competing priorities
• Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new tools
• Operational Excellence
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft executive-level materials
• Experience working with AI-powered automation tools to enhance efficiency
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating executive priorities.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously or leading a team
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or similar role supporting C-suite executives
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar), Microsoft Office, and productivity tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in SaaS, Technology, or a high-growth startup environment
• Familiarity with project management tools
• Notary commission, or willingness to become a notary