Innovation Associate Jobs

Entity: Powerhouse

Reports to: Technical Director

Location: Preference for Bay Area (2-3 days/week in office with the remainder work from home), but open to qualified candidates in other locations.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Your First and Last Name - Innovation Associate Application’. Applications received by Tuesday, August 22, 2023 will be prioritized for review.

About Powerhouse

Addressing the climate crisis requires a complete transformation of our global energy and mobility systems. Our mission at Powerhouse is to identify the most innovative startups, connect them to the world’s leading corporations and investors, and drive decarbonization at scale.

Our innovation firm partners with corporations and investors to help them find and engage with cutting-edge startups, tap into proprietary market insights, and lead the next decade of clean technology innovation.

Who are we looking for?

Powerhouse is hiring an Innovation Associate to find the most innovative startups in clean energy, mobility, and climate tech. The Innovation Associate will identify teams and solutions that align with the goals of our corporate clients, support client deliverables, and lead startup sourcing.

What you will be working on:

• Support deliverables for Powerhouse clients, including startup scouting, consulting, and organizing workshops that bring together startups and clients
• Develop and compile quarterly dealflow reports for Powerhouse clients
• Proactively source clean energy, mobility, and climate tech startups for our proprietary database
• Manage our innovation firm’s startup pipeline, including prioritizing startups for review, leading screening calls, and making introductions to Powerhouse’s corporate clients
• Develop new startup sourcing channels and strategies for our innovation firm and serve as the primary point of contact for existing channels, including liaising with peer organizations and managing inquiries through the Powerhouse website
• Ensure that Powerhouse’s startup database remains up to date with the latest developments in climate tech and develop informed perspectives on startups in the database
• Research trends and startups for client meetings

About You

• Meet and exceed deadlines with consistent follow through
• 2-6 years of relevant full-time experience
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Motivated by challenges, solutions-oriented, relentlessly positive
• Industry experience in climate tech
• Team-oriented, fast-paced, outcomes driven, high EQ
• Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

Compensation

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.

Diversity

One of our values is to broaden leadership opportunities for women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and anyone with an experience historically underrepresented in companies, board rooms, and venture funds. We believe that everyone in our industry and at our company has to be committed to anti-racism. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and growth-oriented environment for all members of our team.