Executive Assistant to CTO, VP Product & Head of Engineering

Lightspark is the easiest, most reliable, enterprise-grade gateway to the Lightning Network, enabling money to move just like bits and bytes do on the Internet. Lightspark services aim to be the fastest, lowest cost, easiest and most reliable way to send and receive payments globally using Lightning. We want to deliver open payments for the Internet at scale and we’re laser-focused on solving real problems for our customers with best-in-class innovative software solutions. We aim to help businesses around the world benefit from real time payments and build amazing new experiences for themselves and their customers. Lightspark is headquartered in Los Angeles but serving the world.Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive professional who excels in Executive support and office management? Do you thrive in a role where your organizational skills keep the office running smoothly? Are you excited about working in a technology company building a product that will change the world of payments? If so, Lightspark has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Executive Assistant supporting our CTO, Head of Engineering and VP of Product. The position is based full-time onsite at our offices in Culver City, Los Angeles, California.What You'll Be Doing:Provide Executive support to our Chief Technology Officer, Head of Engineering and VP of ProductCalendar Management: Efficiently manage and optimize the executives’ calendars, prioritizing commitments to ensure that meetings, deadlines, presentations, and other duties are carried out seamlessly.Meeting Coordination: Organize and coordinate executive meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.Event Coordination: Plan, execute, and oversee group events, off-sites, and team-building activities in collaboration with admin teamHandle confidential information and sensitive documents with discretion and professionalismAssist in budget tracking, expense reporting, and invoice processingSupport the day to day life and culture of the engineering teamCollaborate with the admin and office management team as needed with office-related tasks - lunches, preparing meeting rooms, organizing supplies, liaising with vendors, etc.Work closely with IT to ensure smooth engineering and product new-hire onboardingWhat We're Looking for:4+ years experience in Executive Assistant roles, ideally with a technology company supporting technical leadershipWillingness to be agile and jump in wherever is needed. We are a startup!High level of proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, Slack)Experience managing multiple complex calendars & scheduling meetings across global time zonesExcellent organizational and time management skillsExperience developing strong relationships, at all levels across an organizationExperience communicating accurately through a variety of tools - email, Slack, etcExperience handling multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detail and a high degree of accuracyExperience working with confidential and sensitive materials with discretionExperience working in and contributing to a Team environmentProblem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tasksFlexibility to work outside core hours if neededProactively contribute innovative ideas and recommendations to the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cultivating a positive work environmentAbility to work onsite at our offices in Culver City, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLightspark is on a mission to build an open payment protocol for the Internet at scale and therefore we’re committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace to reflect the customers we serve. We welcome interest from individuals of all backgrounds and levels of experience who share our mission. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr