Office Manager

We are looking for world-class talent to tackle challenging projects that will help power the planet with 100% clean energy.

First, the good news: Humans have installed a little over 1 TW of cumulative solar capacity over the last 20 years - solar is now the cheapest source of energy generation around the globe.

Now, the challenge: Humans have to build 3 TW of solar capacity every year for the next 30 years. Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how we design, develop, and build solar power resources to make this happen.

And, we need help. We're expanding our team of curious, collaborative, and hands-on engineers and operators. Come own large parts of product, company, or business development and help make our big plans a reality!

About The Role

We are looking for an adaptable, independent, and thoughtful Office Manager to make our accounting, real estate, R&D, and people operations run effectively, help recruit and onboard new teammates, and support the company in delivering impactful climate solutions to the market faster. You will collaborate with our Head of Finance, CEO, and Engineering leadership to solve near-term problems and develop processes to keep them solved for the long term. This role will heavily emphasize early-stage company building and bookkeeping, allowing for more specialization over time.

The salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 - $95,000, plus stock options and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 2 - 10 years.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage ongoing real estate operations, office resources, and IT
• Managing accounts payable and paying vendors on time
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Maintaining reconciliations for corporate credit cards
• Creating and distributing Purchase Orders in accordance with Company procedures, including verifying purchase requisition details
• Improving the efficiency of purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, and accounting operations
• Help recruit and hire more talented teammates across all groups with early candidate prospecting, interview process coordination, and on-site support
• Lead onboarding for new hires and ensure all new team members have a high-quality experience from day one
• Plan and execute company outings ranging from casual get-togethers to strategic off-sites

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience running and implementing multiple and varied projects, preferably within a start-up or small business environment
• Bias towards action, hands-on aptitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness
• A track record of organization, attention to detail, and project management skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and succinctly
• Hands-on attitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness
• Ability to be full-time in person at our Oakland R&D office
• Data entry skills, along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
• Prior experience in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred
• Experience with Quickbooks or NetSuite a plus

What We Offer

• Flexible hours & paid time off that we think you should use
• Stock option compensation
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate

This will be a great fit if:

• You have a bias for action and focus on the key work that drives the most impact.
• You want to solve challenging problems.
• You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself, your team, and partners.
• You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback.
• You are optimistic about the future, and can make tough decisions to help get there.
• You have high expectations, and coach, develop, and make time to help others.

You’ll enjoy working at Planted because:

• We prioritize safety. We create technology and culture that allows everyone to go home healthy.
• We embody an owner mentality. We set goals, own the results, and proactively improve all aspects of our company - even in ways that are not explicitly part of our job and we take full responsibility for achieving the mission.
• We are biased toward action and complete quality work quickly and make tough decisions without agonizing.
• We are humble, embrace change, and value learning over being right. We see failure as a pathway to innovation and share setbacks and mistakes openly so everyone can learn and improve. We seek and celebrate the diversity of thought, experience, and culture to avoid echo chambers.
• We strive to elevate everyone. We set high expectations for performance and celebrate wins, big and small. We coach, develop, and make time to help each other.

Planted Solar is an equal opportunity employer with a firm commitment to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. However you identify or whatever background you bring with you, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000