Executive Assistant (CTO)

Executive Assistant To The CTOHelp reinvent how housing gets designed, permitted, and built in America.Cedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery. We combine architectural expertise with software, automation, and data systems to dramatically accelerate how projects move from land acquisition to approved designs and construction. The result: faster timelines, higher quality, lower risk, and more housing in the cities that need it most.Our team blends architects, engineers, and product builders.

We design beautiful, responsive housing, and we build the software systems that make great architecture scalable.The RoleWe're looking for an Executive Assistant to support our CTO and help keep our engineering team organized.Our CTO's time is best spent on the strategic and technical work only he can do. Right now, too much of it goes to scheduling, inbox management, and chasing follow-ups. You'll take that off his plate.

You'll keep his calendar running smoothly, ensure he's prepared for every meeting, and help the engineering team stay on top of meetings, commitments, and follow-ups.You'll also support the team's operations by onboarding new hires and handling office logistics, travel, and other administrative needs.This is a great role for an organized, proactive EA who's comfortable working alongside engineers and wants to see up close how an early-stage company gets built.What You'll Work OnExecutive support (~50%)Manage the CTO's calendar: scheduling, rescheduling, and protecting focus timeTriage his inbox and flag what needs his attentionPrepare agendas and materials for meetings, take notes, and track follow-upsHandle travel, expenses, and logisticsEngineering team support (~30%)Schedule and organize recurring team meetings: sprint planning, retros, 1:1s, and performance reviewsTake notes, capture decisions, and share them with the teamTrack open action items and follow up with owners to keep them movingKeep incoming requests organized so nothing gets lost in DMsRecruiting and office operations (~20%)Help onboard new hires: equipment, accounts, and first-week logisticsManage office supplies, vendors, and space needsPlan team eventsWhat We're Looking For1-3 years as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role, ideally supporting a senior leaderHighly organized and detail-oriented, with a habit of writing things downStrong written and verbal communicationDiscretion with confidential informationComfortable with Google Workspace, Slack, and project tools like Linear (or quick to learn them)Comfortable using AI tools in your day-to-day workProactive and persistent: you follow up without being askedEnjoys a fast-moving startup environmentLocationEncinitas, CA (San Diego County), in-office 4 days/week. Reports to the CTO.