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Executive Assistant

Hermeus · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

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About Hermeus

Reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build fast and powerful aircraft on relevant timelines, delivering the high-speed systems our nation and its allies need to command the skies and deter global threats. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

As an Executive Assistant at Hermeus, you will manage the wide range of time demands for a small group of senior executives. You’ll be empowered to own the executive’s calendar and help them more effectively manage when, where, and how they execute their duties. Your impact on the business is massive as you collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver the world’s fastest airplane.

What they're looking for

  • Experience: A minimum of 4+ years administrative experience supporting senior-level executives in a fast-paced environment
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills. Proven experience in multi-tasking and collaborating with multiple people and priorities, while delivering high-quality results and follow-through
  • Onsite Presence: Must be able to work onsite in LA a minimum of two days per week as needed by leadership to support a growing organization
  • Company Alignment: Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to understand company goals
  • Adaptability: Ability to pivot quickly as new context emerges while collaborating effectively within a dynamic team environment
  • Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
More about this role

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

As an Executive Assistant at Hermeus, you will manage the wide range of time demands for a small group of senior executives. You’ll be empowered to own the executive’s calendar and help them more effectively manage when, where, and how they execute their duties. Your impact on the business is massive as you collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver the world’s fastest airplane.

  • Executive Support: Manage daily calendars for ~2-3 senior executives.
  • Calendar Management: Respond to internal and external meeting requests.
  • Guest Relations: Act as point of contact for external guests, ensuring a hospitable experience.
  • Meeting Coordination: Plan and host external meetings, partnering with event organizers and internal...

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