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Executive Assistant (Temporary)

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Location
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Docker

Job Description

Docker is a remote first company with employees across Europe, APAC and the Americas that simplifies the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps. We raised our Series C funding in March 2022 for $105M at a $2.1B valuation. We continued to see exponential revenue growth last year. Join us for a whale of a ride!

Docker is looking for a US-based Executive Assistant for a 6-month contract to ensure our Executive Teams run smoothly at all support levels.

Your background demonstrates diverse experience in delivering high level administrative support, whether that be calendaring in an ever-changing environment, event planning and offsite support, or providing coverage when another member of the team is unavailable. You realize uniformity and processes are essential and help guide the company as we rapidly scale.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple, high-level, ever-changing calendars in the Pacific and European time zones.

  • Exceptional travel booking and trouble-shooting skills; on-call when an assigned executive team member is traveling.

  • Liaise and schedule meetings with internal and external stakeholders, such as internal employees, strategic partners, media, and customers.

  • Work cross functionally with other team members.

  • Provide back-up support for any administrative team member that may be out due to PTO, including the EA to the CEO.

  • Maintain a perfect track record when it comes to handling confidential information

  • Assist with the onboarding of executive new hires for your respective teams. Work closely with your execs, IT and HR to ensure new hires are set up for success. Be regularly available as a “new hire buddy” and go-to resource.

  • Set up conferences, meetings, team offsites, etc.; both virtual and onsite when needed. Available to start early or stay late when events/issues call for it (e.g. company events, travel delays).

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience providing executive administrative support to multiple VP levels and above, across functions and timezones.

  • High level of discretion and integrity.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a high degree of diplomacy.

  • Previous experience with Google Suite (specifically with Gmail, Google Calendar, G-docs & G-sheets, in a work environment).

  • Strong calendaring skills using Google Calendar

  • Experience working with other executive assistants in a high-functioning, fast paced environment.

  • Ability to anticipate the needs of the executive team.

  • Demonstrated ability to book domestic and international travel (Navan experience preferred, but not required).

  • Ability to prioritize, focus and organize your workload each day.

  • Familiarity with Audio Visual conferencing/event tools such as Zoom and Navan for travel booking needs.

  • Familiarity with instant business messaging app, Slack.

  • Heavy multi-tasker (email, slack, calendaring, project management, etc)

  • Ability to plan internal and external offsites, as well as travel when needed.

  • Ability to demonstrate a methodical and effective approach to projects and deadlines; proactively communicating progress along the way.

  • Solid time management skills.

  • Self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and independently.

  • Eager to share knowledge and build awareness; teamwork driven.

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Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.

Perks (for Full Time Employees)

  • Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life

  • Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work

  • 16 weeks of paid Parental leave

  • Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month

  • PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy

  • Quarterly, company-wide hackathons

  • Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes

  • Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company

  • Docker Swag

  • Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country

Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.

Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Advice from our career coach

A successful applicant for the US-based Executive Assistant position at Docker should have a strong background in delivering high-level administrative support, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. To stand out as an applicant, consider the following tips:

  • Highlight your experience providing executive administrative support to multiple VP levels and above across various functions and timezones.
  • Showcase your high level of discretion, integrity, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate your proficiency with Google Suite, specifically Gmail, Google Calendar, G-docs, and G-sheets.
  • Emphasize your strong calendaring skills using Google Calendar and your experience working with executive assistants in a fast-paced environment.
  • Discuss your ability to anticipate the needs of the executive team and your track record of handling confidential information with discretion.
  • Show your familiarity with tools such as Zoom, Navan, Slack, and your ability to multi-task effectively.
  • Highlight your experience in planning internal and external offsites, as well as your ability to prioritize and focus on your workload each day.
  • Illustrate your solid time management skills, self-motivation, and ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

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Oct 11, 2024

Temporary

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