Associate, Strategy
Portland, OR$90k - $180k + equityfull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Associate, Strategy supports the EVP, Strategy in coordinating calendars, travel, meetings, and external relationships. The role combines administrative tasks with strategic exposure to deals, fundraising, partnerships, and cross-time-zone coordination, with potential growth into broader strategic responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Calendars and Travel: Manage calendars and travel for the strategy team, including a changing mix of in-person and virtual meetings with senior leaders and international itineraries that may shift on short notice.
- Visits and Events: Plan investor and partner visits, conferences, meetings, and team gatherings, from initial planning through follow-up.
- Technology and AI: Troubleshoot Mac and iOS devices, software, accounts, and connectivity. Set up new tools and systems, often using AI, with rigorous attention to detail.
- Real-Time Problem Solving: Solve practical problems as they arise, particularly when the team is traveling or hosting visitors.
- Meeting and Project Support: Prepare background materials, confirm participants and logistics, and maintain an accurate record of decisions, owners, and next steps across short- and long-term strategy workstreams.
- Personal Logistics: Help the EVP with appointments, errands, and personal administrative needs that affect the workday.
Qualifications
- At least two years of experience in a role that required strong organization, practical judgment, and reliable execution; relevant backgrounds include startups, executive support, hospitality, private households or estates, venture capital, and banking.
- A record of catching errors before they cause problems and finishing work without repeated reminders.
- Strong practical technology skills, including troubleshooting Mac and iOS devices and learning new software and AI tools quickly.
- Experience planning multi-city or international travel across time zones, including itineraries that change often.
- Clear, concise communication in writing and in person.
- Good judgment with sensitive personal, company, and financial information.
Skills
Required:Calendar managementTravel planningCommunicationTechnology and AI tooling
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (company pays 100%)
- Vision insurance (company pays 100%)
- Disability insurance (company pays 100%)
- Tax-advantaged accounts (401(k), health FSA, dependent care FSA)
- Relocation assistance to Portland (if needed)
Last updated Oct 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Panthalassa
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