About Skillz:

Skillz is the leading mobile games platform dedicated to bringing out the best in everyone through competition. As the first publicly-traded (NYSE: SKLZ) mobile esports platform, Skillz has pioneered the future of the gaming industry by accelerating the convergence of sports, video games, and media for an exploding mobile-first audience worldwide. The Skillz platform empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Leveraging its patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual esports tournaments for millions of mobile players worldwide to build the home of competition for all. 

Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators, CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and the number-one fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000. www.skillz.com

Who we’re looking for:

An ambitious, professional, self-driven individual to provide onsite executive support to a SVP-Level leadership team member. This is an amazing opportunity to become a member of a positive, collaborative work culture while promoting company scale.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an expert at multitasking, problem-solving, and organization. You will maintain complex schedules, complete extensive administrative tasks and be integral in managing the executive’s productivity. If you enjoy a mission-driven, fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts an organization's effectiveness, this role may be the perfect fit.

What you'll do:

• Oversee high-volume executive support for a SVP-Level leadership team member.;
• Act as an adept gatekeeper; planning, coordinating and ensuring the executive’s time is aligned with their priorities through demonstrated understanding of the business;
• Manage email; filtering, prioritizing and responding as appropriate;
• Represent the executive and the business with internal and external contacts;
• Organize events/engagements for the executive and supporting teams;
• Flawlessly coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements; 
• Address impromptu tasks as they arise and personal items as required; 
• Ability to influence decisions through synthesizing multiple options and presenting recommendations including data and cost-benefit analyses;
• Collaborate with other Executive Assistants throughout the business to streamline processes and executive coverage;
• Proactively address issues, think outside the box and independently figure out how things work;
• Anything else deemed appropriate to facilitate your executive’s day-to-day responsibilities. 

Your Skillz:

• 5+ years work experience in the capacity of an Executive Assistant for a SVP-level or similar;
• Excellent computer skills and fluency with PowerPoint, Excel, Google Suite and Calendar;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized while having high attention to detail;
• Ability to manage several projects at once and thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• High integrity and proven track record in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information;
• Holds oneself to a high standard and expects that of others;
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills;
• Self-directed and proactive, but has the ability to take direction;
• Flexibility in working independently or partnering with a variety of teams;
• Ability to adapt to quick changing scheduling and last minute requests;
• Fast learner and can convey correct information regarding operations, policies, practices etc., quickly and efficiently;
• Develop cross-functional relationships between departments;
• Experience with start-up environment, rapid growth, or tech is a plus;
• Shares a passion for Skillz, esports and/or gaming;
• BA/BS preferred.

Our Perks:

Skillz offers competitive compensation packages with a salary, bonuses, and restricted stock grants. Generous company-paid benefits, time-off, leave, 401k match, etc. Check out our career page for more information. Pay will depend on varying circumstances including leveling, experience, and location.

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