Executive Assistant, NYC

Who We Are

Verkada is the largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform company in the world. Only Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.   Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.   Founded in 2016 with more than $460M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 16 offices across three continents, 1,900+ full-time employees and 25,000+ customers across 70+ countries.

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated Executive Assistant/Office Manager who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment while supporting our VP of Corporate Enterprise Sales, NYC.

As an Executive Assistant/Office Manager within our Enterprise sales organization at Verkada, you will have high visibility across executive leadership. You will ensure that the day-to-day operations of the enterprise sales organization run smoothly, while facilitating an exceptional office experience. You are responsible for providing operational support with a strong focus on customer service, while working in collaboration with the Workplace Team to provide and maintain a positive office environment for our NYC office. You will be supporting the Enterprise Sales Leadership team in day to day operations such as calendar management, event planning, and other ad-hoc tasks.

We are scaling aggressively and our Executive Assistants are a strong foundation to making sure our organization stays inclusive, safe, and fun!

This role reports directly to the VP of Corporate Enterprise Sales, NYC. 

Please note: this role is fully onsite in our NYC office; not hybrid or remote.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with Leadership to ensure our day to day operations and functions run smoothly.
• Drive internal and external meetings - coordination, scheduling, organizing and event planning.  
• Manage & maintain a strategic calendar: monitor & schedule calendar requests.
• Be a strong support to leadership by taking on administrative duties to better support your executives (EX. taking notes, tracking action items, booking travel/accommodations, etc). 
• Understand prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Ad Hoc request that supports the Enterprise sales teams.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees by managing requests &  facilitating a positive office experience.
• Facilitate the management of an ongoing delightful employee experience by providing operational support and maintaining the general organization and aesthetic of the physical office spaces.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the current Workplace programs (ex: mailroom operations, internal events, etc.)
• Build an active relationship with business partners and teams to assess team allocations and occupancy needs as well as conference room usage.
• Have fun and enjoy your contribution to growing an exciting company!

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is essential.
• 2-6 years of administrative support and office management experience
• Attention to detail, coupled with creative problem solving and superior communication skills.
• Proactive mindset to handle regular activities without prompting, and advise in advance of potential issues.
• Track record of accomplishment in all previous roles.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to navigate and flourish in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Proficient using Google G-Suite.

US Employee Benefits   Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexibl