International Operations Director in Seattle

About the Team Our Executive Operations team serves as trusted advisors and collaborators to OpenAI's executives and leaders, focused on strong communication and operational excellence across teams. With a focus on elevating the impact and efficiency of leadership, we anticipate needs, streamline processes, and provide comprehensive support to ensure our executives can focus on high-impact initiatives. We are pivotal in driving success and achieving key milestones by cultivating strong relationships and leveraging our deep understanding of business objectives. With a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach, we are dedicated to empowering our executives and contributing to the overall growth and success of the company. Our leadership team reflects OpenAI’s culture and core values and is a mission-driven, kind, and thoughtful group. We take pride in creating a work environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity, making OpenAI an excellent place to work for highly accomplished professionals. About the Role This team member will be a proactive and adaptable partner to leaders, supporting complex calendar and schedule management, expenses, team meetings and events, and travel as needed. The role requires a high level of coordination across internal and external engagements, working closely with other members of Executive Operations. This role is based in Seattle, WA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you will Manage complex calendars, balancing competing priorities while ensuring leaders’ time is aligned with business needs. Coordinate internal and external meetings, resolve scheduling conflicts, and facilitate effective communication across stakeholders. Plan and manage domestic and international travel, ensuring seamless logistics and execution. Support team operations, including All Hands meetings, offsites, happy hours, and other team even

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: The Employee Experience team exists to help Airbnb become the company that it needs to be. The Regional Workplace Operations Manager sits at the intersection of workplace experience, events, and gathering & culture. This role is responsible for bringing our brand to life by creating an intentional, welcoming, and high-functioning office experience that enables employees, leaders, and guests to feel connected, productive, and inspired. Just like our hosts can offer differentiated experiences to our guests, our Regional Workplace Operations Manager exemplifies those aspirational expectations. This role serves as the connective tissue across office operations, hospitality, employee engagement, and local community experience. They partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Talent, IT, Security, Communications, Executive Support, and local leaders to ensure each office reflects Airbnb’s culture and values in a meaningful and scalable way. They integrate platform hosts in the day to day office experience spotlighting service and experience hosts as appropriate. The Difference You Will Make: As the Regional Workplace Operations Manager, you are the primary steward of the employee and guest experience within your office. You create a hospitality-forward environment where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected to Airbnb and each other. You will oversee the daily office experience while also leading local gathering and engagement efforts that strengthen culture and community. You will direct and coordinate embedded vendors and operational partners to