Operations Generalist

Job description

We are seeking a versatile and motivated individual to join our team as an Operations Generalist. You will play a critical role in supporting our co-founders and the broader organization. You will be responsible for providing high-level coordination, air traffic control, and support across the team to ensure that goals and objectives continue to be met. You will also be responsible for executing tasks that would otherwise fall on the co-founders, either directly or through collaboration and delegation.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills. They should be comfortable working independently and managing multiple competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as well as proficiency with productivity tools and software. Experience in a startup environment and familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

If you are excited about supporting the growth and success of a dynamic and fast-paced startup and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we encourage you to apply. As an Operations Generalist, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our co-founders and play a critical role in the success of our organization. 

The required location for this candidate will be in one of the following timezones: PST, MST,  CST, or EST. The starting salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 plus equity and is not location-based.

Requirements

In this role, you'll be accountable for:

  • High-level coordination of incoming requests, questions, updates, and company needs to reduce the co-founders' workload and allow them to focus on more strategic tasks

  • Providing guidance and support to the organization, maintaining morale, and ensuring that goals and objectives continue to be met

  • Monitoring ongoing projects and initiatives, ensuring they are progressing as planned, and addressing any obstacles or delays that may arise

  • Facilitating communication with leadership to ensure the co-founders are aware of significant issues and providing regular status updates

  • Managing the co-founders' schedule and ensuring that they have adequate time for strategic thinking, planning, and execution

  • Streamlining the co-founders' meeting schedule by eliminating unnecessary meetings, creating clear agendas, and ensuring meetings stay on track and focused

  • Providing decision-making support by offering insights, recommendations, and alternative perspectives to help the co-founders make the best possible choices for the company

  • Offering support in managing the co-founders' personal and professional life, such as arranging travel, coordinating family commitments, or handling other logistics that may impact their work-life balance

  • Execution of tasks that would otherwise fall on a co-founder, either directly or via collaboration and delegation

  • Addressing any issues or crises that may arise and working with the appropriate teams to develop and implement effective solutions


What we would like you to bring to this role:

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

  • Proactive and self-directed with strong problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities

  • Experience providing high-level support to business leaders

  • Proficiency in productivity tools and software

  • Familiarity with project management tools and experience in a startup environment


Benefits

Work/life balance and ensuring that folks have what they need for working and for life is incredibly important to us. Below are some of the benefits we offer:

  • Unlimited PTO with a minimum requirement

  • Generous employee equity

  • A remote-first, fully-distributed team that encourages schedule flexibility

  • A monthly wellness stipend to keep you at your peak

  • Free mental health services

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (U.S. only)

  • An annual professional development budget to keep you learning and growing

  • Office setup budget to make sure you have everything you need to work effectively wherever you are

  • 401K (U.S. Only)