Senior Executive Assistant

sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day in each sweetgreen, our 6,000+ team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we’re committed to leaving people better than we found them. We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re out to change what that means.

What You'll Do:

sweetgreen is looking for a forward-thinking and proactive Senior Executive Assistant based in our support center in Los Angeles, CA.  The Senior Executive Assistant will play an integral role in the support and execution of the day-to-day functions for Executives. 

Core responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Contribute to sweetgreen’s success by providing administrative support of a highly complex and responsible nature to Executives
• Ensure that daily and ongoing executive and administrative support is accomplished in a way that supports sweetgreen’s business initiatives and objectives
• Manage the executives workflow and priorities by knowing their real priorities, managing their schedules, anticipating next steps, and keep them focused on the most important projects
• Be the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on matters pertaining to the schedules, meeting commitments and communications for Executives
• Apply the utmost discretion given exposure to the most sensitive company information that others within the company may not be privy to
• Schedule meetings, arrange appointments and manage Executives calendars
• Research, prioritize and follow-up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to Executives, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Arrange corporate travel, meetings and offsites by developing itineraries and agendas, booking transportation, arranging lodging and meeting accommodations
• Effectively manage Executives documentation by coordinating, streamlining and maintaining their records and files
• Effectively manage an Executive Assistant supporting Executives

Qualifications: 

• Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree
• Based in the sg support center in Los Angeles (will work in the office with Executive team)
• 5-7 years of C-Level Executive Assistant experience in a high-growth, fast paced environment
• Superior organizational skills and detail orientation
• Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills (ability to draft, proofread and edit documents for spelling, grammar, and punctuation)
• Demonstrate a high level of maturity, professionalism, and judgment
• Ability to manage Executives demanding and ever-changing calendar
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with information of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Actively participate and collaborate with others throughout the organization for the achievement of business goals
• Use business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems
• Consolidate information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions
• Work smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and proactively planning in order to produce quality work
• Execute effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals

What you'll get:

• Choice of medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible PTO plan
• 401k program
• Paid family leave; we believe in fully supporting new parents (after one year employment)
• Employee HSA and FSA
• Complimentary greens
• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
• To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
• Free sweetgreen swag

Come join the sweetlife!

sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

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