• Executive Assistant to the City Manager (Coming…

    City of Palo Alto (Palo Alto, CA)


    Executive Assistant to the City Manager (Coming Soon!)

     

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    Executive Assistant to the City Manager (Coming Soon!)

     

    Salary

     

    $85,862.40 - $128,772.80 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Palo Alto, CA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    202501225

     

    Department

     

    City Manager's Office

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/22/2025

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    Description

    Big role. Big impact. One of the BEST cities to work for!

     

    Are you a highly motivated and mission-driven administrative professional who thrives at the center of action?

     

    Get ready—the City of Palo Alto will soon be recruiting an exceptional Executive Assistant to the City Manager, a role designed for someone who loves bringing simplicity to complexity and making meaningful civic impact.

     

    This isn’t just an administrative role—it’s a true partnership. You’ll work side-by-side with the City Manager, helping maximize focus, streamline operations, and ensure the smooth execution of priorities that shape one of the most innovative cities.

     

    Why Palo Alto?

     

    Palo Alto is more than a city—it’s a community known for innovation, public service excellence, and forward-thinking leadership. Our culture values Respect, Innovation, Service and Empowerment and we take pride in being one of the best cities to work for. This role sits at the heart of city leadership, partnering closely with executive leadership and a talented administrative team.

     

    What You’ll Make Happen

    Rather than just “support,” this role delivers outcomes that matter:

    + Maximize executive impact by owning complex, high-volume calendar management and prioritization

    + Ensure seamless operations by coordinating meetings, briefings, and logistics with precision and follow-through

    + Streamlining by anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and keeping initiatives moving

    + Support strategic leadership through thoughtful communication, coordination, and discretion

     

    You Will Thrive Here If

    You are someone who prides themselves in being:

    + Highly emotionally intelligent and discreet

    + Exceptionally organized with strong judgment and follow-through

    + A proactive self-starter who anticipates needs before they arise

    + Experienced supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

    + Comfortable and skilled using everyday tech tools such as Microsoft Office, scheduling software, Zoom, Owl, and other collaboration platforms.

    What’s in It for You

    + Competitive compensation plan (https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Compensation-Labor-Agreements-MOA) and comprehensive benefits

    + A collaborative, values-driven workplace

    + Professional development opportunities and other perks (https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Palo-Alto-Careers)

    + The chance to make a real impact in public service at the executive level

     

    Click on the link below and stay tuned!

     

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    The full job announcement— and application details—is coming first week of January of 2026. If you’re excited about partnering with visionary city leadership and doing meaningful work every day, this is one role you won’t want to miss.