Job Description
THE ORGANIZATION
New Energy Nexus is an international organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 a decisive decade in our collective struggle with climate change. With our network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged billions in investment, invested in 100s of clean energy enterprises, and launched industry leading centers for solution collaboration.
Learn more at www.newenergynexus.com.
THE OPPORTUNITY
New Energy Nexus is looking for an OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE to support our global Finance & Operations team for a rapid, exponential, global expansion. The person in this role will support this team with core operations tasks ranging from event and office management to contracts management, operational systems design and maintenance, process and workflow design, finance and budgeting tasks as well as special projects. If you have a passion for clean energy, entrepreneurship, enjoy process design, operational excellence and enabling organizations and people to succeed, this position may be for you! Candidates must be based in California, with the ability to travel to the Oakland, CA office a few times a month. Relocation assistance is not available.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for an individual who is a fast learner, self-motivated, solution oriented, tech-savvy and can work with many different individuals while juggling priorities. If you know how to make it happen, this is a role for you. If your ultimate dream job is Chief Operating Officer of a global social enterprise, you should apply because this role is a high-paced stepping stone on that career path.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Operations Associate will initially focus on work in three main areas; we expect the roles responsibilities to grow quickly as the recruited individual learns about processes and program content:
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
VALUED QUALIFICATIONS
Cultural and language competency for non-US markets a plus
To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing (1) why you are interested in a position with New Energy Nexus, and (2) why youre right for the role.
BENEFITS
New Energy Nexus values and celebrates diversity among our employees and in our movement and knows thats the way were going to win big. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We will compensate competitively, provide good benefits and a supportive culture.