Posted 
May 21

People and Operations Coordinator

People & HR
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Role Description

VIA is making an impact, and so can you.
VIA is powering the clean energy revolution. Now, we need your help to make an even bigger difference. Using our blockchain-powered platform, we help organizations drive operational efficiencies and collaborate across the energy ecosystem by overcoming challenges related to data quality, data scarcity, and data privacy. VIA works with the largest power providers in the U.S., Europe, and also the U.S. State and Federal government agencies including the Department of Defense.

As the People and Operations Coordinator for the Somerville office, you will play an important role in keeping our team of VIAneers Powered Up! As Somerville is also VIA’s global headquarters, you also will prepare the office and arrange logistics to host visitors from around the world.

The impact of your contributions will be seen in the happiness and motivation of your colleagues and in the appreciation from visitors.

This position is an ideal fit for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, able to listen and respond to stakeholder needs, and communicates proactively. You will have a strong desire to act as a host to others, a passion for process improvement and elegant design.

Read more about our mission, team, and values here.

In this role, you will:

  • Take ownership and pride in the management of our beautiful new Somerville office and our local and international visitors.
    • Be the main point of contact for all Somerville building management topics
    • Assist with compiling documentation and executing regular company filings, such as tax filings, claims, state registration
    • Support visitor logistics such as transportation, meals, lodging, scheduling, etc.
    • Proactively anticipate employee office needs and suggest and/or implement process improvements.
    • Keep our office inventory and kitchen supply cabinets well stocked
    • Handle the mail and packages
  • Support with various People and Operations (POps) and Marketing tasks:
    • Coordinate with our POps and Marketing team to host team activities and events (both virtual and remote) that highlight and celebrate VIA’s values and mission
    • Contribute to local onboarding of new VIAneers by preparing new hire welcome kits, working with POps team to set schedules, and in general, bringing good vibes
    • Mail out VIA swag bags to customers and and media outlets
    • Assist with the coordination of various Marketing campaigns
    • Help with the seamless coordination of leadership travel on an ad-hoc basis
    • Help bring smiles to VIAneer’s faces with special care gifts, awards, and prizes as they celebrate important milestones

**What you will bring to this role: **

  • Experience in a client-facing or service-oriented role (hospitality and/or tourism industry experience welcomed)
  • Exceptional organizational skills, with an ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. French and/or German is a plus
  • Positive attitude and friendly demeanor
  • Flexibility to adjust to a dynamic work environment

To have a high impact at VIA, you will:

  • Be a critical thinker with a passion for solving complex problems alongside teammates
  • Have a desire to learn in a high-energy environment
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and apply follow-up and organizational skills - process improvement and documentation is a plus
  • Be a part of a team that will transform the energy industry using groundbreaking technology and innovative solutions
  • Enjoy sharing your passions, as a foodie, a lover of video games, a fan of pets, or having a good GIF game (doesn’t hurt either!)

What you will find at VIA:

A competitive, total rewards package, an environment that cares about your learning and development, flexible working arrangements, and a culture of celebrating our collective diversity, are just a few of the things that make every day rewarding!

Read more about our perks and benefits here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

VIA
 at a glance

VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.