Accion Ventures is an investment strategy that today pursues early-stage investments as part of Accion Impact Management.
About the role
The Workplace Operations Specialist leads day-to-day workplace operations for Accion’s Washington, DC headquarters and helps strengthen facilities practices and employee experience across global hub offices. As the primary on-site contact in DC, this role partners with People & Culture, Communications, Global Operations, Global Technology, and the Executive and Leadership Teams to maintain a safe, efficient, connected, and welcoming workplace. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Experience planning and executing projects and events from start to finish, including events, with the ability to work independently and see tasks through to completion
- Experience managing day-to-day vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets, including processing invoices, tracking expenses, and coordinating service delivery
- Experience supporting operations across one or more offices or locations, exposure to a global or matrixed organization is a plus
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting staff, executives, and cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders and executives
- Critical thinker with sound judgment who works independently, anticipates needs, solves problems proactively, and knows when to escalate
More about this role
Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.
The Workplace Operations Specialist leads day-to-day workplace operations for Accion’s Washington, DC headquarters and helps strengthen facilities practices and employee experience across global hub offices. As the primary on-site contact in DC, this role partners with People & Culture, Communications, Global Operations, Global Technology, and the Executive and Leadership Teams to maintain a safe, efficient, connected, and welcoming workplace. The Specialist is an...
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