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Executive Assistant to the CEO

Mercor

Mercor

Administration
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 5, 2026

Location

San Francisco

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

OperationsAdmin

Compensation

  • Base Salary $120K – $220K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus

About Mercor

Mercor is at the intersection of labor markets and AI research. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development.

Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $2 million a day.

Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.

Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our new San Francisco headquarters.

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the CEO will work directly with the CEO and other senior leaders to organize calendars, manage logistics, and act as a force multiplier on time. You will gain significant visibility of Mercor’s operations, and add enormous value to the CEO’s daily workflow.

We're looking for candidates who are proactive, organized, analytical, and hard-working. You should be high-energy and present well in front of external audiences.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars and coordinate high-stakes meetings with internal and external stakeholders with high attention to detail.

  • Draft, edit, and deliver a variety of communications, including emails and presentations, with precision and efficiency.

  • Ideate, plan, and execute unique internal and external company events.

  • Serve as a liaison between executives and internal and external stakeholders, facilitating swift and effective communication.

  • Manage travel arrangements for the company, along with any corresponding expense reports with utmost efficiency and accuracy.

  • Take on special projects as needed, adapting quickly to new challenges and delivering results under tight deadlines.

What we’re looking for

  • 2+ years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably at a fast-growing startup or other high-intensity professional environment

  • Openness to supporting the CEO in-office Mon-Sat and being on call whenever needed

  • Proven track record of managing multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously in an extremely fast-paced environment

  • Experience supporting company leadership and understanding their unique needs

  • Strong aptitude and proficiency with productivity tools and software

Compensation

  • Competitive base case compensation

  • Generous equity grant vested over 4 years

  • Performance bonus

  • $20K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)

  • $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)

  • Monthly stipend for meals

  • Free Equinox membership

  • Health insurance

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Compensation Range: $120K - $220K