Upwork

Executive Assistant, Office of the CEO

Upwork · Palo Alto, California, United States

Posted 13 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
13 days
Upwork's roles stay open a median of 41 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Upwork's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Upwork
high
4 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
Hiring momentum
18 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

The Executive Assistant to the CEO at Upwork will provide in-person support to the CEO, Chief of Staff, and other executives, focusing on calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics. This role requires proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The assistant will also help improve operational processes and build a positive culture within the administrative team.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Upwork as an employer.

What you need

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant with executive-level support
  • Ability to manage complex calendar and travel logistics
  • Exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with Google Workspace and productivity tools
  • Ability to work on-site in Palo Alto and be available outside standard business hours

What you get

  • Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(k) plan with matching
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Worth weighing

  • In-person role requires availability outside standard business hours
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to shifting priorities
  • Access to sensitive information requires discretion and sound judgment

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Listed by Upwork on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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