About Powerhouse VenturesOur mission at Powerhouse Ventures is to find and support seed-stage founders building innovative software to advance clean energy, mobility, and industry. Our exceptional team, proprietary data, and established brand makes us uniquely qualified to find and evaluate top-tier founders, and our unparalleled network and community helps them succeed.About Powerhouse InnovationPowerhouse Innovation is a best-in-class consulting firm that partners with leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry.

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To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:phvcareers@powerhouse-ventures.co">phvcareers@powerhouse-ventures.co</a> with the subject line ‘[Your First and Last Name] - [Marketing &amp; Communications Manager]’&nbsp; Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but with a preference for applications submitted before February 28th. We are unable to do informational interviews at this time, so if in doubt, please apply. Position: Marketing and Communications ManagerEntities: Powerhouse Ventures &amp; Powerhouse InnovationReports to: Founder and Managing Partner of Powerhouse VenturesLocation: Strong preference for Oakland, CA (In office 4 days per week)&nbsp;&nbsp; About Powerhouse VenturesOur mission at Powerhouse Ventures is to find and support seed-stage founders building innovative software to advance clean energy, mobility, and industry. Our exceptional team, proprietary data, and established brand makes us uniquely qualified to find and evaluate top-tier founders, and our unparalleled network and community helps them succeed. About Powerhouse InnovationPowerhouse Innovation is a best-in-class consulting firm that partners with leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. Who are we looking for?We are hiring a marketing and communications leader to shape, own, and execute our external presence for Powerhouse Ventures and Powerhouse Innovation. This role combines strategy, brand, and hands-on execution. You will be responsible for translating the two entities' respective investment and consulting activities into compelling narratives — and ensuring those narratives are consistently expressed across all channels. You will work closely with the senior leadership teams and our Managing Partner on a daily basis to expand our brand, communications, and marketing operations. What you will be working on: 1. Brand, Positioning &amp; Narrative<ul><li>Refine and amplify the mission, positioning, value propositions, and brands developed by both teams.</li><li>Articulate a clear voice, tone, and personality for both entities, and ensure they are used consistently.</li><li>Ensure consistency of messaging across websites, newsletters, social media, events, press, and materials.</li><li>Refine success metrics and track progress against objectives. </li></ul>2. Strategy and Marketing<ul><li>Fundraising for Powerhouse Ventures&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and refine messaging and materials for fundraising efforts.</li><li>Execute LP-facing communications (quarterly updates, annual reports, special announcements).</li></ul></li><li>Business Development for Powerhouse Innovation&nbsp;<ul><li>Collaborate with Sales to develop and implement account-based marketing strategies</li><li>Create and maintain a sales and marketing calendar as well as all collateral.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Thought Leadership &amp; Editorial<ul><li>Create and manage a content roadmap aligned with both entities’ priorities and market dynamics.</li><li>Write and edit posts, articles, and long-form content.</li><li>Identify timely and evergreen themes to reinforce both entities' perspectives and authority. </li></ul></li></ul>3. Communications&nbsp;<ul><li>Newsletter<ul><li>Own the strategy, editorial direction, and production of the shared monthly newsletter.</li><li>Collect topics, write and edit content, manage production and distribution, and track engagement.</li></ul></li><li>Podcast<ul><li>Own end-to-end production of the shared podcast.</li><li>Identify and research relevant guests based on market trends.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop episode themes, outlines, and interview questions.</li><li>Coordinate scheduling, recording, editing, and publishing with external production partners and with EA support.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage branding, promotion, sponsorship sales, and distribution of each episode.</li><li>Plan and support live podcast events with EA support.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>LinkedIn &amp; Social<ul><li>Develop and manage both entities’ presence on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.</li><li>Create an editorial calendar and publish content regularly.</li><li>Write original posts and ghostwrite content for partners and team members.</li><li>Curate and amplify relevant portfolio and ecosystem content. </li></ul></li></ul>4. Website Ownership<ul><li>Own both entities' websites as a core brand and communication asset.</li><li>Ensure messaging is current, clear, and aligned with positioning.</li><li>Manage external developers or designers when needed. </li></ul>5. Events &amp; Ecosystem Engagement<ul><li>Own end-to-end planning and execution of Powerhouse’s annual event, a 1,000+ person industry gathering, including ticket sales, sponsorship sales, outreach, marketing, communications, and logistics with EA support.&nbsp;</li><li>Support planning and execution of other events such as investor meetings, portfolio gatherings, and ecosystem events.</li><li>Identify relevant conferences, sponsorships, and speaking opportunities.</li><li>Propose and develop original events aligned with entities goals. </li></ul>6. PR<ul><li>Identify and pursue media, speaking, and award opportunities for leadership.</li><li>Develop and prepare materials and, when applicable, hire and manage designers, videographers, etc.</li><li>Draft talking points and prepare partners for interviews and appearances. </li></ul>7. Marketing Operations &amp; Infrastructure<ul><li>Lead the organization and execution of publicly facing investment materials.</li><li>Lead quarterly planning and reporting meetings with team leadership.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with the team on annual and quarterly marketing and communications priorities and materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Build and maintain organized systems for marketing assets and documentation.</li><li>Establish workflows for content, approvals, publishing, and reporting.</li><li>Refine playbooks and templates for recurring activities (newsletters, announcements, events, launches, resources for founders etc).</li><li>Track analytics; what content performs, what drives engagement, what resonates with LPs/founders, clients etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Balance reactive needs with proactive, long-term brand and reputation building. </li></ul>About you:Experience<ul><li>~6-10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or brand roles within technology, venture-backed companies, or venture capital&nbsp;</li><li>Clean energy or related experience strongly preferred </li></ul>Demonstrated skills<ul><li>Extremely organized and detail-oriented</li><li>High EQ, strong judgment and ownership mindset, and ability to operate independently with clarity and empathy</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to shape positioning and narrative, and translate strategy into high-quality execution across content, communications, and channels.</li><li>Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including executive-level communications</li><li>Comfortable working directly with founders and senior leaders in fast-moving, early-stage environments </li></ul>Diversity&nbsp;We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and anyone with an experience historically underrepresented in companies, board rooms, and venture funds to apply. We are committed to pro-DE&amp;I policies and practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and growth-oriented environment for all members of our team. CompensationThe target salary range for this position is $145-170K. Benefits will be provided including comprehensive medical plans, flexible time off, and an annual professional development budget. The salary range listed is for Bay Area–based candidates.

Marketing and Communications Manager

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:phvcareers@powerhouse-ventures.co">phvcareers@powerhouse-ventures.co</a> with the subject line ‘Your First and Last Name - Executive Assistant’.&nbsp; Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but with a preference for applications submitted before February 18th. We are unable to do informational interviews at this time, so if in doubt, please apply. Entities: Powerhouse Ventures and Powerhouse InnovationReports to: Founder and Managing Partner of Powerhouse Ventures&nbsp;Location: Oakland, CA - in office 4 days per week About Powerhouse VenturesOur mission at Powerhouse Ventures is to find and support seed-stage founders building innovative software to advance clean energy, mobility, and industry. Our exceptional team, proprietary data, and established brand makes us uniquely qualified to find and evaluate top-tier founders, and our unparalleled network and community helps them succeed. About Powerhouse InnovationPowerhouse Innovation is a best-in-class consulting firm that partners with leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. Who Are We Looking For?Powerhouse is hiring an Executive Assistant to play a critical role supporting senior leadership and enabling the smooth operation of our growing organizations. This role is ideal for a passionate, highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who excels at managing priorities, communicating clearly, and driving execution across multiple workstreams. The Executive Assistant will work closely with senior leadership at both Powerhouse Ventures and Powerhouse Innovation, while supporting executive operations, events, and processes across the Powerhouse ecosystem. What you will be working on:Executive Support<ul><li>Provide high-level executive support for the Managing Partner, including inbox management, CRM support, scheduling, meeting coordination, and travel planning</li><li>Work closely with the Managing Partner to help manage priorities and improve efficiency</li></ul>Events &amp; Offsites<ul><li>Support the execution of live events including live podcast recordings, annual investor meetings, and our annual 1,000+ person event in Oakland</li><li>Lead planning and logistics for:<ul><li>Quarterly Offsites</li><li>Conference and on-site happy hours</li><li>Additional internal or external events as needed</li></ul></li></ul>Office &amp; Team Operations<ul><li>Provide general office management support</li><li>Own team-wide scheduling support, including recurring meetings and ad hoc coordination for at least 8 team members&nbsp;</li><li>Support team-wide speaking engagements by managing logistics and travel</li><li>Coordinate weekly virtual team lunches, including leading discussion topic planning</li></ul>Processes &amp; Administration<ul><li>Support hiring, including candidate intake, screening coordination, and maintaining organized records</li><li>Other process and admin support as required </li></ul>About You:Experience<ul><li>Either:<ul><li>A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two years of relevant full-time experience</li><li>8+ years of relevant full-time experience</li></ul></li><li>Preferred experience with event planning and event logistics</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated Skills<ul><li>Extremely organized and detail-oriented</li><li>Excellent communication skills and high EQ</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and proactively&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment on a small team</li><li>Ability to manage multiple, high-priority projects and work streams</li><li>Passion for working in energy, mobility, and industrial innovation </li></ul></li></ul>DiversityWe encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and anyone with an experience historically underrepresented in companies, board rooms, and venture funds to apply. We are committed to pro-DE&amp;I policies and practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and growth-oriented environment for all members of our team. CompensationThe target salary range for this position is $70K-$80K, with the potential to be higher for a highly experienced candidate with an exceptional skill set. Competitive pay will be offered commensurate with qualifications, and competitive benefits will be provided including comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) plan, flexible time off, and an annual professional development budget.&nbsp;

Executive Assistant

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:phvcareers@powerhouse-ventures.co">phvcareers@powerhouse-ventures.co</a> with the subject line ‘[Your First and Last Name] - Operations Associate’&nbsp; Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but with a preference for applications submitted before March 3, 2026. We are unable to do informational interviews, so if in doubt, please apply.&nbsp; Position: Operations AssociateEntity: Powerhouse VenturesReports to: PartnerLocation: Oakland, CA (M-Th in office)&nbsp; About Powerhouse Ventures Powerhouse Ventures backs seed-stage founders building innovative software to advance clean energy, mobility, and industry. With deep sector expertise and an unparalleled network, Powerhouse Ventures is uniquely positioned to identify and support category-defining companies. Who are we looking for?Powerhouse Ventures is hiring an Operations Associate to be a core member of our team and help power the day-to-day and long-term engine of the firm. This role will lead our reporting, analytics, and pipeline operations, as well as support our portfolio and other cross-functional operational initiatives: all to keep us running and scaling smoothly. This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about the energy transition, loves building and improving processes, excels in project management, and can confidently juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball. You’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and equally comfortable getting into the weeds as you are contributing to more strategic, firm-wide projects. You enjoy working on a small, collaborative, fast-moving team where your work has immediate and visible impact. While this is not an investing role, you will work closely with our investment team and collaborate regularly with stakeholders across our ecosystem, including founders, LPs, and partners. What you will be working on:<ol><li>Reporting, Analytics, and Insights</li></ol><ul><li>Lead our monthly deal flow reporting process</li><li>Lead our quarterly LP reporting and annual report initiatives</li><li>Support portfolio reviews and lookback analyses</li><li>Support our research and thematic initiatives&nbsp;</li></ul><ol start="2"><li>Investment Operations and Fundraising Support&nbsp;</li></ol><ul><li>Lead efficiency efforts through systems, automation, and workflow optimization, especially via AI tools for investment process</li><li>Support startup pipeline management, including top-of-funnel data and management</li><li>Support fundraising CRM management&nbsp;</li></ul><ol start="3"><li>Strategic Initiatives</li></ol><ul><li>Lead cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives</li><li>Provide project management and operational support for key priorities</li></ul><ol start="4"><li>Conferences &amp; Events</li></ol><ul><li>Lead conference and event attendance strategy</li><li>Coordinate and support speaking engagements across the team, including content development</li><li>Support our Annual General Meeting</li></ul><ol start="5"><li>People Operations</li></ol><ul><li>Support Human Resources with hiring and operational logistics</li><li>Manage onboarding and offboarding for new employees and interns </li></ul>About you:Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant full-time experience</li></ul>Demonstrated skills<ul><li>Excels at operational execution and follow-through</li><li>Track record of process building and improvement</li><li>Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly</li><li>Proven project management across stakeholders</li><li>Very strong organizational and prioritization skills</li><li>High EQ and excellent communicator</li><li>Proactive and very comfortable with ambiguity</li><li>Passion for venture capital and the energy transition </li></ul>DiversityWe encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and anyone with an experience historically underrepresented in companies, board rooms, and venture funds to apply. We are committed to pro-DE&amp;I policies and practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and growth-oriented environment for all members of our team. CompensationThe target salary range for this position is $80K-$90K, with the potential to be higher for a highly experienced candidate with an exceptional skill set. Competitive pay will be offered commensurate with qualifications, and competitive benefits will be provided including comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) plan, flexible time off, and an annual professional development budget.&nbsp;

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