Associate, Powerhouse

Position: Associate

Entity: Powerhouse

Reports to: Director of Partnerships

Location: Preference for Oakland, CA for hybrid remote work

To apply, complete this application form. Applications received by January 23 will be prioritized for review. 

About Powerhouse

Addressing the climate crisis requires a complete transformation of our global energy and mobility systems. Our mission at Powerhouse is to identify the most innovative startups, connect them to the world’s leading corporations and investors, and drive decarbonization at scale.

Powerhouse is an innovation firm that works with leading global corporations to help them find, partner with, invest in, and acquire the most innovative startups in clean energy, mobility, and climate. Leveraging our industry expertise and an unparalleled database of thousands of climate tech startups, we provide scouting and consulting services to convert our clients’ business goals and decarbonization commitments into meaningful outcomes.

Who are we looking for?

Powerhouse’s Associate will support client deliverables, including scouting for climate tech startups and consulting on opportunities for innovation. The Associate will also support Powerhouse's business development by identifying key leads and supporting our sales process.

What you will be working on:

• Client Deliverables 

  • Support deliverables for Powerhouse clients, including startup scouting, consulting, and organizing workshops that bring together startups and clients

  • Research trends and startups for client meetings

  • Support the development of Powerhouse products, including our startup intake and assessment processes

• Business Development 

  • Support Powerhouse’s business development, from identifying key leads to closing new contracts

  • Support the planning and visualization of sales goals and metrics in collaboration with the Head of Business Development and Director of Partnerships

  • Shape our business development process, internal data systems, and sales materials

  • Collaborate with the Marketing & Operations Associate to leverage Powerhouse’s marketing channels for business development

About You:

• 2-4 years of relevant full-time experience

• Industry experience in clean energy, mobility, and/or climate tech

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills

• Team-oriented, fast-paced, outcomes driven, high EQ

• Meet and exceed deadlines with consistent follow through

• Motivated by challenges, solutions-oriented, relentlessly positive

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution

Compensation

Competitive pay will be offered commensurate with qualifications, and competitive benefits will be provided including comprehensive medical plans, 401k plan, flexible time off, and annual professional development budget.

Diversity

One of our values is to broaden leadership opportunities for women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and anyone with an experience historically underrepresented in companies, board rooms, and venture funds. We believe that everyone in the industry and at our company has to be committed to anti-racism. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and growth-oriented environment for all members of our team.