Executive Assistant, EVP, Engineering (f/m/d)

About the Opportunity

Contentful is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide organizational and administrative support for our EVP, Engineering. This EA will be a key business partner to the EVP and members of the Engineering Executive team - helping to enable continued success. This individual will help manage interactions internally with team members at all levels of the organization, very often managing sensitive and confidential information. This person will also skillfully interact with external partners and customers.

What to expect?

• Manage all aspects of EVP's calendar across internal meetings and external engagements.
• Help identify the needs of the EVP and Executive team, proactively providing thoughts and solutions. 
• Work with the EVP and other team members to create agendas and content for key meetings, while also developing critical action items and next steps. 
• Attend key meetings and track follow-ups and deliverables in partnership with the EVP.
• Anticipate the needs of the EVP and engineering executive team -  helping to drive focus and accountability. 
• Help to organize and plan internal and external meetings such as staff meetings, team building events, engineering All-Hands, leadership offsites, and travel, etc.
• Coordinate all domestic and international travel, and corresponding expense reporting requirements. 
• Collaborate closely with other members of the EA team, providing support and expertise as needed.
• Take ownership of key initiatives, helping the EVP and the engineering Executive team reach their highest potential.

What do you need to be successful?

• Minimum of 4 years experience in supporting at the VP/C-Level, with engineering organization experience preferred. 
• Ability to demonstrate expert professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality 
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization. 
• Bias to action 
• Strong collaboration and superb listening skills
• Expert prioritization, attention to detail, and communication skills 

What’s in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital product
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• Comprehensive health/dental/vision care package covering 100% of monthly  premiums for employees 
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous combination of a flexible time off policy, volunteer time off and paid holidays 
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
• Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. 
• Enjoy a full range of virtual events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties 
• Share and navigate the excitement of a new workplace with your CFF (Contentful First Friend) 
• Commuter benefits and monthly bill stipend 
• Plus, Contentful socks! And other amazing swag as part of company events. Oh yeah!