Sr. Executive Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to work onsite at our Headquarters in Newark, CA, supporting VP-level and other senior leaders as necessary. This role requires the ability to interact in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will learn, retain, and understand the company’s corporate structures to provide the necessary support and knowledge for daily tasks. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, requiring strong teamwork, initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to build and maintain relationships across the organization.

How We Work

We balance hard work and innovation through purpose-driven, in-person collaboration. This is a 100% onsite role based in Newark, California.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to VP-level leaders, aligning priorities within the function and translating them into coordinated team and cross-functional execution.
• Own and manage complex executive calendars, exercising independent judgment within defined leadership priorities.
• Independently coordinate leadership meetings, reviews, and engagements, ensuring appropriate preparation, materials, and follow-through while maintaining confidentiality.
• Draft, edit, and refine executive-level communications, presentations, and materials that require discretion, accuracy, and contextual understanding.
• Act as a key point of contact between senior leaders, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders, managing sensitive communications with professionalism and tact.
• Anticipate the needs of VP leaders, proactively identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities and resolving issues before escalation.
• Manage domestic and international travel logistics and expenses, applying judgment around cost, timing, and executive preferences.
• Handle confidential operational, financial, and personnel-related information with the highest level of discretion and integrity.
• Represent senior leadership professionally in internal and external interactions, demonstrating confidence and executive presence.
• Partner with other Executive Assistants to ensure alignment, coverage, and consistent leadership support across functions.
• Continuously assess and improve executive support processes, workflows, and tools to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• A strategic, anticipatory mindset with demonstrated experience supporting VP-level leaders in complex organizations.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment while handling confidential business, financial, and organizational matters.
• Strong executive presence and credibility when engaging with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments while remaining composed and solutions-oriented.
• Exceptional prioritization and organizational skills, with agility to manage changing priorities and competing demands.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach—identifying issues early and acting decisively.
• Strong relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments and levels.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience; experience supporting senior leaders in Finance, Operations, Product, or similar functions preferred.
• 5–10+ years of Executive Assistant experience, including direct support of VP-level executives.
• Experience in a public company or large, complex organization is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level writing and presentation support.
• Demonstrated precision, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, operate with urgency, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States and able to pass a comprehensive background check.

Growth Opportunities

• Broad exposure to senior leadership decision-making and cross-functional operations.
• Opportunities to expand influence and scope by supporting additional leaders or larger initiatives over time.
• Ability to help shape and scale executive support practices within a growing organization.
• A strong foundation for progression into senior executive support roles, lead EA positions, or Chief of Staff–adjacent career paths.

Pay

Base Pay Range (Annual): $110,400 - $151,800 USD

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligibility to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.