Executive Assistant to the COO

Oakland, CA - USA

Full time

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Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (

Your role at Clorox:

The Executive Assistant is a critical day-to-day partner, providing executive support to the highest levels within the organization. You serve as the face of the company and are an extension of the leaders, reinforcing the purpose and values of Clorox.

This role is responsible for understanding the structure and operation of the company, managing the COO's meeting cadence, prioritizing & responding to inquiries, and resolving issues with minimal supervision, independently and proactively. The Executive Assistant will collaborate and support communications and initiatives across the organization.

Hybrid: This role will work out of the Oakland office at least 4 days a week with the possibility of working remotely 1 day a week.

Opportunity for overtime pay based on business requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Manage calendars and schedules, book and arrange travel, including complex and detailed itineraries, complete expenses reports, and accurately reconcile all P-card activity.

• Communicate directly with key leaders and/or stakeholders, internally and externally, on behalf of the COO; formulate details for memos, emails, presentations, reports, etc.

• Coordinate logistics for meetings and events, working with other assistants, facilities staff and IT as needed.

• Manage details of highly confidential information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations and spreadsheets using software applications (e.g. Excel, Power Point, etc.).

What we look for:

• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated flexibility to support business needs outside of standard working hours; moderate overtime should be expected in support of executive schedules, business priorities, and travel requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.

• 8+ years administrative assistant experience supporting C-suite level executive.

• Advanced experience with Outlook and calendaring program; intermediate to advanced Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint skills; beginner to intermediate Excel skills.

• Experience organizing meetings and events.

• An understanding of how to manage complex business problems and articulate challenges, proposing solutions and working cross-functionally to achieve goals.

• Follow-through on projects and commitments with speed and efficiency.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with positive, can-do attitude. 

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and complex assignments using considerable judgment and initiative.

• Ability to be detail-oriented with effective time management skills, the ability to multitask and have a drive for results.

• Forward-thinking with the ability to effectively plan against future needs with a process-minded orientation.

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Workplace type:

Hybrid: This role will work out of the Oakland office at least 4 days a week with the possibility of working remotely 1 day a week.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more ( .

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $66,700 - $118,700

–Zone B: $61,100 - $108,800

–Zone C: $:55,600 - $98,900

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

This is the place where doing the right thing matters.

Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here ( .

The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more to Know Your Rights ( .

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The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/ Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.