Operations Assistant

Overview

GDI is creating the future of energy storage. GDI’s battery technology will allow electric vehicles to go farther and batteries to last longer. When a battery is running low, it will charge in a fraction of the time needed by conventional lithium-ion batteries. GDI is focused on safety and we’ve got the technology to prove it. We need your help to make the apex lithium-ion battery needed throughout the new economy.

GDI is an investor-backed company focused on electrode development, manufacturing, and advanced materials. Our team collectively has decades of experience and holds over 40 patents. We create cutting-edge technology that will make the world a better place.

Operations Assistant

You are super-organized and detail oriented. You can juggle many different tasks while helping keep management organized. You are comfortable working in a quickly changing environment at a growing startup and you look forward to learning quickly. You are comfortable working with all levels of management.

You will report to the Operations Manager and will work with the team to manage and execute on day-to-day tasks as well as ad hoc projects. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth flow of daily office operations. We will count on you to provide an excellent level of service in the areas of operations, staff cohesion, and external partner relationships.

• 5+ years experience as an administrative assistant or other related operations experience

• Bachelor's degree

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and willing and able to learn new programs as needed. Microsoft Publisher is a plus.

• Coordinate onboarding efforts, follow up to ensure tasks are completed with appropriate staff.
• Coordinate job postings as needed.
• Assist with scheduling Board of Directors meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Manage office and relationships for ad-hoc facility-related touch points such as liaison with building management for visits from external parties.
• Order catering for the office, including planning, pick up, set up, and/or clean up when needed.
• Monitor and order office supplies.
• Assist with planning company events.
• Create content and design monthly company newsletter.
• Arrange for guest passes with building management, greet, welcome and direct all visitors appropriately.
• Arrange travel and hotel accommodations as requested.
• Exercise judgment to prioritize urgent requests and needs.
• Manage urgent, sensitive, and confidential issues with discretion and integrity.
• Handle ad hoc projects, administrative tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Acting as a backup to the Operations Manager as needed.
• Help make the company a more enjoyable place to work while becoming more efficient as we grow.
• Other related duties as needed.

Location:

Rochester, NY. Travel is not required; however a valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle may be required for local trips.

Salary range is from $45,000 to $60,000 based upon relevant education and experience.

• Stock options (i.e. when the company does well, we will all do well).
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Please send a cover letter and resume to: , subject line should be “Operations Administrative Assistant”. If selected to move forward, we will ask for a list of at least two references.

GDI is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Graphenix Development Inc. (GDI)

GDI is creating the future of energy storage. GDI’s battery technology will allow electric vehicles to go much farther and batteries to…