Arcturus

Technology

FoundingExecutiveandOperationsLead

$70–90k Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Executive candidates.

The Brief

“Founding Executive and Operations Lead at Arcturus. Skills: Executive support, Operations, Project management, Hiring coordination, Communications. Create first-draft slide decks. Own CEO calendar”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years relevant experience, Highly organized, Exceptionally detail-oriented, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Project management instincts, Systems-minded, Resourceful, Proactive, High ownership, High discretion, Follow-through

Nice to Have

Experience supporting founder/CEO in startup, Familiarity with project management tools, Familiarity with scheduling tools, Familiarity with recruiting tools, Familiarity with collaboration tools, Comfort with light operational admin, Experience managing company social media, Experience managing executive social media, Experience creating slide decks in Google Slides

What You'll Do.

Create first-draft slide decks

Prioritize calendar items

Manage CEO email follow-ups

Coordinate high-stakes meetings

Track CEO action items

Help keep work moving

Create CEO itineraries

Design project management system

Run project management system

Track project priorities

Track project timelines

Track project progress

Create internal processes

Improve internal processes

Support operational responsibilities

Handle basic finance admin

Handle basic legal coordination

Jump into special projects

Coordinate recruiting

Manage applicant tracking system

Coordinate interview logistics

Manage follow-up communication

Support new hire onboarding

Assist with people operations

Assist with administrative support

Draft social media content

Manage social media content

Support company communications

Polish written materials

Handle ad-hoc personal tasks

Manage personal logistics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Investor meetings; Partner meetings; Candidate meetings; External stakeholder meetings

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Email communication; Social media content; Company communications; Written materials

Process & Methodology

Project management system design, Project tracking, Timeline management, Process creation, Workflow improvement

Full Job Description

About Arcturus Arcturus is building a new kind of electrical conductor technology to help modernize the systems that power our lives. We believe better materials can unlock a very real impact in the world around us: lower-cost electrification, a stronger and more resilient grid, and infrastructure that can carry more power with less waste. This kind of improvement has the potential to help reduce over 500M tonnes of CO2 emissions, lower the risk of catastrophic wildfires by enabling safer and more capable transmission infrastructure, and make it cheaper and easier to deliver electricity where people need it most. At the end of the day, we’re building Arcturus because we think the physical backbone of energy transmission matters. We can make that backbone stronger, more efficient, more scalable, and directly help improve the lives of millions of people. Why you should join us This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build something that has never been done before. You would join as a founding operations hire and work directly with the founder and CEO to help build the company’s “internal operating system” from the ground up. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who wants to be deeply embedded in the day-to-day rhythm of a fast-moving startup and help turn chaos into clarity. Purpose We’re hiring our first executive assistant and operations lead. You will be the person who helps keep the CEO, team, and company running smoothly. This role blends executive support, project management, internal operations, hiring coordination, communications, and is all about owning the critical “whatever it takes” projects that move the company forward. If you love context-switching, are energized by solving problems before others see them, and enjoy being the person who quietly makes everything work, this role is for you. At Arcturus, this person will be a true force multiplier for the CEO and a key builder of the company behind the scenes. The role Executive support (4

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