Senior Associate, Operations
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About The Engine
The Engine supports Tough Tech founders working to solve the worlds most pressing challenges in climate health and advanced systems. We do this through founder programs access to shared infrastructure and labs and by convening a national network of corporate partners investors and experts.
Position Summary
The Engine Accelerator is looking for a Senior Associate of Operations to join our team in Cambridge MA someone who brings operational sharpness and genuine curiosity to a 165000 square foot facility of shop lab and coworking space. This is a hands-on in-person role that sits at the intersection of operational rigor and community supporting the day-to-day rhythm of our building while helping cultivate a strong engaged environment for the startups we serve. This is the right role for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives on variety moves quickly takes real ownership and is genuinely excited to be on the ground floor of a community working on some of the hardest problems in science and technology.
A Day in the Life No two days look the same in this role in this role. You might start the morning restocking supplies and coordinating with a vendor to fix a broken coffee machine then spend the afternoon supporting a startup with their growth and expansion between youre processing invoices welcoming new team members to the startups in our building assisting with programming and finding ways to reduce operational friction so startups can stay focused on building their companies. This role is for someone who is energized by variety and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly while staying curious about the work happening around them.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Systems
- Ensure seamless day-to-day building operations proactively identifying and resolving issues
- Support monthly invoicing contracts and related processes
- Oversee inventory management and ordering for building supplies and shared resources
- Manage building access and coordinate building trainings
Community Experience
- Foster a welcoming collaborative environment for our startups
- Provide on-the-ground support for programming
- Serve as a primary point of contact for startup inquiries and concerns
Project Ownership
- Own and execute discrete projects and operational workstreams from start to finish
- Identify opportunities to improve systems and workflows
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal labs facilities and programming teams as well as external vendors
Qualifications
- 35 years of experience in operations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and details
- A systems thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset excited to troubleshoot experiment and try new approaches
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Energized by a dynamic on-your-feet environment someone who enjoys meeting new people and getting a front-row seat to what startups are building
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Flexible adaptable and eager to learn; willing to roll up their sleeves across a wide range of projects
Nice to Have
- Experience in or exposure to startups or similar operational roles
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
$75000 - $90000 a year
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
