EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR & OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Entity: Powerhouse Ventures

Reports to: Partner and Managing Partner

Location: We are open to candidates working from anywhere in the US, but prefer candidates based near Oakland, CA. We currently are a remote-first team, with the Bay Area team heading into our Oakland office two days a week.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@powerhouse.fund with the subject line ‘[Your First and Last Name] - [Executive Administrator & Operations Associate]’

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but with a preference for applications submitted before August 23. We are unable to do informational interviews at this time, so if in doubt, please apply.

About Powerhouse Ventures

Our mission at Powerhouse Ventures is to identify and support founding teams building innovative software to rapidly transform our global energy and mobility systems. We believe that addressing the climate crisis requires deploying our most viable market-based solutions today.

Who are we looking for?

Powerhouse Ventures is hiring an Executive Administrator & Operations Associate to serve as a key member of our team. By providing critical support across administrative, operational, event, and marketing initiatives, this role will enable the continued efficiency and growth of Powerhouse Ventures. This role is ideal for a climate-passionate, highly-organized, detail-oriented, proactive individual who is an excellent communicator and who is excited to spearhead multiple important projects and priorities across the fund. The Operations Associate will work directly with the senior leadership at Powerhouse Ventures as well as with founders, Limited Partners (LPs), other investors, and more as part of the Powerhouse Ventures ecosystem.

This role will not be involved in investment decisions, but will support the team across key areas.

What you will be working on:

• Executive Support (estimated 60% of time)

• Provide executive support with inbox management, scheduling, travel, and more

• Support Managing Partner speaking engagements

• Operations (estimated 40% of time)

• Lead event planning and logistics for quarterly events, annual LP meeting, and more

• Lead on monthly and quarterly reporting for LPs, as well as annual impact reporting

• Support the design of key materials for internal and external stakeholders

• Support on marketing and communications initiatives

• Lead the conference and event attendance strategy

• Manage invoice payments and bank accounts 

• Support on various strategic projects for the fund

• Support on various operations initiatives for the fund

• Other duties as assigned

About You

• Experience

  • Either:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of relevant full-time experience

  • 8+ years of relevant full-time experience

  • Preferred experience supporting marketing and communication materials

  • Preferred experience with event planning and event logistics

• Demonstrated skills

  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented

  • Excellent communication skills and high EQ

  • Ability to work autonomously and proactively 

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment on a small team

  • Ability to manage multiple, high-priority projects and work streams

  • Passion for working in climate tech 

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is $70K-$80K, with the potential to be higher for a highly experienced candidate with an exceptional skill set. Competitive pay will be offered commensurate with qualifications, and competitive benefits will be provided including comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) plan, flexible time off, and an annual professional development budget.

Diversity

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and anyone with an experience historically underrepresented in companies, board rooms, and venture funds to apply. We believe that everyone in the industry, and at our fund, has to be committed to pro-DE&I policies and practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and growth-oriented environment for all members of our team.

Purpose, Culture, and Values

Our purpose is to address the climate crisis with innovation.

Addressing the climate crisis requires a complete transformation of our global energy and mobility systems. Our mission at Powerhouse Ventures is to identify the most innovative startups, connect them to the world’s leading corporations, and drive decarbonization at scale.

The Powerhouse Ventures team has built a high-performance, results based, and impact oriented environment. We’re committed to cultivating a positive workplace that embraces feedback and supports personal and professional growth.

As Powerhouse Ventures has continued to grow, we have remained rooted in our values:

To see other open roles at Powerhouse and Powerhouse Ventures, visit our career page.