OPERATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Position: Operations & Communications Associate

Entity: Powerhouse

Reports to: SVP, Strategy and Operations

Location: Oakland, CA - 3-4 days per week in office

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@powerhouse.fund with the subject line ‘Your First and Last Name - Operations & Communications Associate Application’. Applications received by Monday November 27 will be prioritized for review.

About Powerhouse

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

Powerhouse partners with corporations and investors to help them find and engage with cutting-edge startups, tap into proprietary market insights, and lead the next century of clean technology innovation.

Who Are We Looking For?

The Operations and Communications Associate will support our internal operations, execute our communications strategy including our podcast Watt It Takes, orchestrate events, and provide internal support on business development.

What You’ll Be Working On

Operations - Coordination with the SVP, Strategy and Operations

• Support Powerhouse’s operations, including internal business systems, vendor relationships, necessary filings, among other tasks

• Manage our banking relationships, while also handling our payables and receivables

• Maintain records to support the needs of our finance and accounting teams

• Support people operations by implementing and administering human resource programs and policies and managing payroll and benefits, in coordination with our outsourced HR business partner

• Assist with hiring, including management of job postings, resume review, and interview scheduling

Marketing, Communications, & Events - Coordination with the Manager, Operations and Communications, Powerhouse Ventures

• Draft and publish public-facing materials including articles and LinkedIn posts

• Lead the production of our podcast Watt It Takes in partnership with our producer and researcher

• Lead our annual party, New Dawn, including logistics, marketing, outreach, and execution

• Support our conference presence strategy including securing speaking opportunities and prepping materials for speaking engagements

• Manage our website, including content

• Track and analyze Powerhouse’s marketing metrics through data collection of specific communications or campaigns

Business Development - Coordination with Head of Business & Partnership Development

• Prepare outreach to prospective clients, track follow-ups, assist with prospect targeting

• Join business development meetings, prepare documentation pre-meeting, capture meeting notes, and provide support on follow-up communications

• Prepare collateral and messages that leverage Powerhouse’s brand and marketing channels

• Lead on conference preparation and optimization

• Help secure sponsors for our podcast Watt It Takes and our annual party New Dawn

About You

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant full time experience

• Detail oriented - meticulous organization of documents, deliverables, and metrics

• Track record of success in operations and communications

• Knowledge of and interest in the climate tech ecosystem

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Intellectual curiosity with strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Motivated by challenges, solutions-oriented, relentlessly positive

• Experience in graphic design, website management, and podcasting is a plus

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field

Compensation

Competitive pay will be offered commensurate with qualifications, and competitive benefits will be provided including 75% coverage of select comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) plan, flexible time off, and annual professional development budget.

Diversity

One of our values is to broaden leadership opportunities for women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and anyone with an experience historically underrepresented in companies, board rooms, and venture funds. We believe that everyone in the industry and at our company has to be committed to anti-racism. 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.

The Powerhouse 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 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.