Executive Assistant

About NFX and the Role

NFX is a seed-stage venture capital fund located in San Francisco, led by four General Partners with a successful track record of founding ten companies resulting in over $10 billion in exits. The team works on innovative content creation and software tools for early-stage startup founders. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support one of our General Partners at our Hayes Valley office (34 Page St).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate internal and external meetings, utilizing Google Calendar and Zoom proficiently.
• Organize and prepare materials for presentations and various personal tasks, maintaining excellent information retrieval skills.
• Maintain clear priorities and enforce deadlines to ensure timely meetings and keep the GP focused on the most critical tasks.
• Coordinate complex travel logistics including multi-modal transport such as taxis, trains, and flights within tight schedules.
• Respond quickly and adapt to last-minute changes in travel plans or meetings.
• Support operations initiatives beyond direct EA duties, including investor relations, event organization, and other projects to help the firm function smoothly.

Candidate Profile

• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently managing unpredictable schedules.
• Exceptional at prioritization and maintaining focus amidst a fast-paced environment.
• Strong multitasking skills with a talent for optimizing packed schedules that include numerous meetings and travel.
• A collaborative and present approach to work, excelling in face-to-face interactions for real-time adjustments and alignment.
• Tech-savvy and curious about leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Resourceful, flexible, and resilient, able to handle unexpected challenges with practical solutions.
• A humble executor who takes satisfaction in enabling others’ success without seeking recognition.
• Comfortable with blurred boundaries between work and personal time, embracing flexibility.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000 annually, based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered by employer for employee and dependents.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Flexible paid time off plus 14 paid holidays annually.
• Four months of paid parental leave.
• Mobile data allowance and commuter benefits.
• A dynamic team of principled and fun professionals with a startup tech background.

Additional Information

The General Partner you will support maintains an extremely busy and dynamic schedule, managing multiple priorities simultaneously and traveling frequently. A critical function of the role is to act as a proactive guardrail—keeping schedules and priorities aligned, redirecting when needed, and ensuring no deadlines are missed. A minimum of five years’ experience in an executive assistant or related role with a strong track record is essential. Trustworthiness and discretion are paramount.