Operations Associate

Climate change has a communications problem. We know the science. We have the policies. But for too long we have failed to educate, inspire and motivate people to get involved and demand solutions. To protect the world for future generations, we need to create worldwide public demand for action on climate change.

Potential Energy coalition exists to solve this problem. We are an innovative, fast-growing startup that brings the very best marketing talent in the world to bear on the climate challenge. Leveraging deep analytics and creative storytelling, Potential Energy connects with people on a human level to tip the balance on the policies that will dramatically accelerate the energy transition. Our campaigns are backed by extensive audience research, yielding data-driven insights that shift the climate narrative to win the fights that matter.

Founded in 2018 and supported by the leading philanthropists in the space, Potential Energy has a track record of transformative campaigns that capture audiences and mobilize support for climate action.

As an Operations Associate you will be a key member of the operations team working across onboarding new hires, timekeeping management systems, contract creation and tracking, and more. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented and thrives in fast-paced environments.

Our environment is a unique blend of nonprofit mission-driven work supported by a high-caliber team with roots in both the private and public sectors. We are also a close-knit, dedicated, and fun group of colleagues who strive to create a culture of support, opportunity, and inclusion. If this sounds like the right environment for you, come join us—we can’t wait to meet the next member of the team!

• Support day-to-day business, people, and finance operations, ensuring core internal processes run smoothly.
• Assist with procurement and legal operations workflows, including managing contract intake and inbox triage, maintaining agreement trackers and files, and coordinating agreements through execution.
• Maintain and audit employee data across timekeeping and benefits systems for with larger lifts for employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Coordinate with internal staff on onboarding and offboarding needs, including, but not limited to: assisting with system access, benefit setup, and enrollment in required organizational trainings.
• Support various operations projects, such as performance review cycles, compensation updates, and business compliance projects.
• Support internal teams with large meeting requests for department heads.
• Occasionally support on administrative tasks for Executive level staff including scheduling, travel coordination & expenses.

• 3-6 years of experience in operations, HR, people operations, or finance operations.
• A plus if you have experience working with PEOs (e.g., ADP) and familiarity with expense systems.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including

• 100% medical premiums covered by PE, $0 copays, $0 deductible (in-network)
• 401K eligibility on first day of employment, with up to 6% match on contributions
• And more!

Potential Energy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. PE’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.