Title: Office Manager

Location: Toronto, ON
Firm: ArcTern Ventures

Background

Based in Toronto, with teams in Oslo and San Francisco, ArcTern is a venture capital firm investing globally in breakthrough technology companies solving climate change and sustainability issues – we call it Earthtech. ArcTern has over a decade of sector experience and was founded on the premise that accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral economy will disrupt all industries and present an unprecedented opportunity for outsized financial returns. Solving our planet’s biggest problems will lead to big rewards – for companies, their investors and, of course, Mother Earth.

Role and Responsibilities

We are currently looking for an Office Manager to join our mission-driven organization.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your skillset and just as importantly, work for an organization that’s passionate about the triple bottom line – people, planet, and profit – look no further.

As our new Office Manager, you are an organized professional able to support our investment professionals across a variety of functions, including team travel, events, scheduling, communications, website and social media, finance support duties, MS Office document and presentation support and other special projects and admin for our small, dynamic organization.

Practically speaking, here’s what you’ll do:

• General office administration – greeting guests & coordinating meetings, deliveries, office supplies & equipment orders, couriers, maintenance etc.
• Special events coordination –which includes regular team retreats, and annual shareholder meetings
• Investment team support – executive assistant to the investment team, including the Managing Partners
• Operations team support – assisting our Finance team on various finance, HR and operations matters
• Communications support – assisting with recurring communications, newsletters, and website content
• Ready to take on whatever other projects and tasks that may be assigned
  Suitable candidates have an eagle-eye for detail and a polished approach to their workload. Verbal and written communication skills are strong, and multi-tasking comes naturally to this individual. Most importantly, candidates are passionate about sustainability and using business as a force for good and enjoy having fun in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience as an executive assistant, receptionist or related professional/administrative role
• Proficient in MS Office applications (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to compose professional communications and online/digital content
• Experience using a CRM database such as Salesforce would be an asset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Positive, supportive, flexible attitude

Why ArcTern?

• Work for a mission-driven organization: we are focused on solving big, complex problems, and unlocking big rewards in return.
• Join a small, but rapidly growing world-class venture capital firm and team: this is an opportunity to join early and develop with the organization.
• Enjoy a diversity of work, spanning different sectors, functions, and geographies: everyday is different and there is flexibility in pursuing the work that you want to do.
• Results-focused environment: autonomy and flexibility in when, where, and how you work as long as the job gets done.
• Competitive compensation package

Applications

To apply, please send (in PDF format) a cover letter and resume to hiring@arcternventures.com with the following subject line format: Toronto – Office Manager – Applicant Name