Operations Associate

WHO WE ARE

Plug and Play Tech Center is the largest global Technology Startup Innovation Platform and Silicon Valley’s most active investor. We bring together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations to create the most meaningful connections that bring innovation to anyone, anywhere.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re a diverse team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively seeking an Operations Associate who is motivated, passionate, proactive, and detail-driven. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, is organized, and skilled at multitasking.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

As the Operations Associate, you will learn and collaborate with different teams and technologies. This will include working across different verticals such as Financial Services, Food & AgTech, and Sustainability, and other teams in our Brazil office.

Office Operation

• Be the first point of contact for incoming inquiries.
• Provide quality service while maintaining vendor quality assurance (maintenance, cleaning, food, printers, and others).
• Maintain frequent contact with suppliers (water, printer, access control, AC, building and office reception, food, and others).
• Maintain and purchase office supplies when needed.
• Send invoices, confirm pricing, and prepare payment requests.
• Support in the planning and execution of company events.

HR

• Review and approve payments (employee benefits/payroll).
• Support board members on KPIs quarterly reviews, prepare management reports, and keep employee satisfaction (provide training, lead team bonding meetings and activities).

Finance/Accounting

• Prepare payment requisitions/update and control management of cash flow, vendor management.
• Work with the accounting team to review taxes, review financial statements, and prepare payments.

Reporting

• Support the management team in the preparation of reports/presentations to the corporate office.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in English language.
• Strong time management skills.
• At least 3 years of experience working with office operation/facilities (vendor contract management), human resource processes, and finance/accounting processes.
• Experience with team management and project management, establishing workflow processes, and preparing management reports.
• Detail-oriented, execution-focused, and a strong communicator.
• Career-driven individual with a passion for the technology entrepreneurship ecosystem, sales, and new business development.
• Experience working with GSuite, Microsoft Suite, and iWork.
• Bachelor’s degree in administration or a related field.