Operations Associate, Project Owner - Vera Solutions Operations Associate, Project Owner
Annual Compensation: 1,605,400 Check out our values-driven benefits below! Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help social impact organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact globally. We re a self-motivated, creative group that encourages all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.
Position Overview
As an Operations Associate, you will be a driving force for a positive, productive, and engaging work environment at Vera Solutions. We are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to continue to propel Vera to the next level of growth.
This role requires rapid iteration we make an improvement, roll it out, and move on to creating the next solution. Your focus will change from week to week and month to month but your time will always be centered on making Vera a stronger company and an even better place to work. Key skills include creation and execution of effective project plans, proactive problem solving, and clear and coherent written and verbal communication.
Some of the projects you may own could include: staff engagement and retention initiatives, training and workshop coordination, and a wide range of internal communication efforts. Your work will include rolling out new internal initiatives globally and locally (e.g. a new benefit for staff), and making updates and improvements to existing processes.
Are you a propulsive, driven, and mission-aligned individual looking to make their mark on a small and growing international social enterprise? Do you want to work with a diverse and international team of change-makers looking to amplify the impact of the social sector? Come join Vera!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Own key internal projects aimed at improving the employee experience and driving retention
- Coordinate a wide range of stakeholders in high-visibility internal communications efforts
- Create and execute flawless project plans supporting staff engagement and efficient internal procedures
- Implement change management efforts, including planning trainings and developing written process guidelines and other how-to resources
- Optimize efficiency of various organizational processes (e.g. optimizing Vera s use of internal tech systems)
- Analyze data and feedback related to improvement initiatives to assess efficiency and effectiveness
You ll Thrive in This Role If You:
- Are persistent and focused you ll chase down details, decisions, or next steps until the job is done
- Take ownership of pursuing goals and work independently to achieve them.
- Quickly learn and engage in new tools and approaches
- Take initiative and anticipate needs before they re voiced
- Enjoy creating structure in ambiguity
- Can work with different teams/functions with diverse needs to understand how best to support their goals
- Can navigate cultural differences with sensitivity, adapting your approach to connect effectively with others
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of related experience ideally, in a small or medium-sized company, especially in Business, Operations, Administration, HR, or Project Coordination/Management
- Experience driving projects to completion independently (since our team is distributed throughout the globe)
- Ownership and accountability you take pride in your work
- Grit and resilience you don t stop at roadblocks; you find a way forward and propose solutions
- Technical aptitude and confidence with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work with/learn new technology
- Experience with documenting processes and/or process improvement
- Excellent written/verbal communication (English) clear, professional, and approachable
- Phenomenal work ethic, including time management
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines
Desired
- Experience supporting distributed, international, and/or remote teams
- Strong quantitative/analytical skills
- Excellent visual instincts (e.g. in Canva, Tableau)
- Experience with Salesforce
- Demonstrated interest in the social sector or related fields
Vera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living.
Employee Incentive Plan All employees participate in our Employee Incentive Plan. Employees receive stock options, aligned to their job title and location, as part of their total compensation package.
To showcase our commitment to employee growth and well-being, Vera offers a paid sabbatical to employees who complete three consecutive years.
To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.
In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.
Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its employees.
We do not cap sick leave. If you re sick, we hope you get better!
Paid Time Off 38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.
Vera is passionate about supporting the health of you and your family. We cover medical insurance premiums, including family coverage, up to a maximum amount.
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Vera Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
What makes Vera such a great place to work?
In everything we do, we re guided by our core values: Excellence, Sustainability, Teamwork, Leadership, and Impact
Our Mission
As a certified B Corporation, we meet the highest social and environmental standards in pursuit of our mission.
Our wonderfully diverse team spans 5 continents and speaks more than 15 different languages.
We are invested in and committed to making training, learning, and development one of Vera s signature strengths.
Diversity & Inclusion We value our culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We bring our full selves to work and position each other to thrive.
Rising Leaders Program We run an annual leadership development initiative for emerging leaders at Vera.
