About Energize Capital
Energize Capital is a leading investor in climate solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Energize seeks to scale sustainable innovation by partnering with the builders and operators shaping the future. To date, Energize has funded 30 companies and deployed more than $500 million through its venture capital and growth equity strategies. The firm is backed by strategic, institutional, and impact LPs including Invenergy, CDPQ, Credit Suisse, GE Vernova, Xcel Energy, Caterpillar, HASI and more.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a sharp, collaborative and ruthlessly organized individual to join our growing Operations team. We’re looking for a Business Operations & Partner Support Associate to serve as the right hand to our partners providing administrative support, while also running point on office operations and team coordination. This is a high-impact role that sits at the center of everything we do, connecting and informing the effectiveness, experience and excellence of our team.

The successful candidate for this role thrives juggling priorities, proactively solving problems, collaborating with others, and designing meaningful experiences our team and guests. You’ll keep things moving behind the scenes, make life easier for our leadership, and shape the culture and rhythms of our space. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role serves as equal parts cultural ambassador and operational anchor across our firm.

Importantly, your growth-mindset shapes how you approach your work, which you tackle with tenacity, grit and integrity. This role is in-person at our Chicago Headquarters Monday through Thursday, with the option to be remote on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Provide proactive, confidential, and detail-oriented support to the Managing Partner and Partner/COO, seeing to (but not limited to) calendar management, travel coordination, and internal communications

• Understand and triage calendar conflicts optimizing for critical firm priorities, ensuring the most important work keeps moving
• Anticipate leadership needs, flag priorities, and ensure seamless daily flow through schedule optimization and informed decision support

• Prepare, review and submit monthly expense reports and vendor invoices as needed

Office & Operational Management:

• Set the tone for the office, ensuring a thoughtful, comfortable and welcoming environment for staff, clients and guests
• Coordinate details to ensure seamless guest experience for visitors to our space, whether they are individuals or larger groups (inclusive of catering, tech or other event needs)
• Manage facilities vendors, catering, suite maintenance, on-site IT updates for conference rooms and inventory of supplies
• Collaborate with Head of Marketing & Comms, and the Events & Community Manager to coordinate firm wide, internal/external events that build culture and engagement across our portfolio
• Implement and optimize office policies, procedures, and systems to drive operational efficiency

Operational Coordination & Communication:

• In partnership with the Director of Operations, monitor and track key projects, timelines and deliverables, ensuring clarity and sharing regular updates to the team as needed
• Support internal communications and initiatives that enhance clarity, cohesion and accountability across the firm
• Collaborate to support cohesive onboarding and offboarding experiences for team members, as needed

Qualifications
We recognize that success in this role can come from a wide variety of career paths, industries (e.g., nonprofit, creative industries, education, startups, tech, finance) and lived experiences. Here are the core competencies of a qualified candidate:

• Self-directed and proactive: Operate autonomously, setting priorities and driving initiatives without requiring close oversight
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills: Collaborate across teams, integrate with multiple working styles and foster a positive team culture
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Exceptional written communication skills: Write clearly, concisely and persuasively for a range of audiences
• Calm under pressure: Navigate high-stakes situations with composure, clarity and grace
• Systems thinker: Analyze and improve operational processes with attention to both detail and big-picture strategy
• Operational tenacity and follow-through: Own complex initiatives from start to finish, pushing through ambiguity and obstacles

• Strong technical acumen: Experience learning about and navigating technology

Required / Desired Education and Experience

• BA/BS degree
• Experience supporting and/or engaging with senior executives or leadership teams
• 3-4 years of professional experience in operations / office management / event planning / logistics / administration and/or hospitality

Energize Capital embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you’re someone who takes initiative, thrives in ambiguity and moves things forward with precision, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Energize Capital is proud to offer employees a wide range of benefits to support personal well-being, growth and professional development.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and HSA from day one of employment
• 401k match
• Generous paid time off in addition to 10 company holidays and a flexible winter holiday schedule
• Market-leading parental leave policy and family planning benefits
• Health club reimbursement
• Continuing education stipend
• Lunch provided on in-office days

Compensation Range: $75-90K base, Bonus eligible.
This role will be receiving applications through Friday, July 18^th, 2025.