Associate, Strategy

Panthalassa • Portland, OR

6d • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Panthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology public benefit corporation focused on developing and deploying technologies that capture ocean energy. Its core technology is the node, a device designed to produce energy in harsh ocean conditions for years without human maintenance.

The Strategy team works across capital formation, investor relations, partnerships, PR and media, and important external relationships. The Associate, Strategy works alongside the EVP, Strategy to keep the team organized, prepared, and responsive, and to build and improve systems as they learn the company. The role includes substantial executive and operational support, including managing calendars and travel, preparing briefings, organizing visits and events, and handling practical logistics. The associate will participate in meetings and events related to critical company work and may take on more responsibility in deals, fundraising, and strategic partnerships over time.

The team works across time zones and travels frequently. Evening and weekend work is common and may arise with little notice; the role offers flexibility to manage time around these demands. The position is based onsite in Portland, Oregon. Los Angeles-based candidates willing to spend substantial time in Portland may also be considered.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in a role requiring strong organization, practical judgment, and reliable execution.
• A record of catching errors before they cause problems and completing 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment.
• Based in Portland, Oregon, or in Los Angeles and willing to spend substantial time in Portland.
• Reliable availability for time-sensitive work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays when travel or urgent work requires it.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at an early-stage company.
• Experience supporting a senior executive or a team that travels frequently.
• Interest in energy, AI, or finance.
• Relevant experience may include startups, executive support, hospitality, private households or estates, venture capital, and banking.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and travel for the strategy team, including changing in-person and virtual meetings with senior leaders and international itineraries that may shift on short notice.
• Plan investor and partner visits, conferences, meetings, and team gatherings, from initial planning through follow-up.
• Troubleshoot Mac and iOS devices, software, accounts, and connectivity; set up new tools and systems, often using AI, with rigorous attention to detail.
• Solve practical problems as they arise, particularly when the team is traveling or hosting visitors.
• Prepare meeting background materials, confirm participants and logistics, and maintain accurate records of decisions, owners, and next steps across short- and long-term strategy workstreams.
• Help the EVP with appointments, errands, and personal administrative needs that affect the workday.

Benefits

• Equity in the company.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Health insurance, with the company paying 100% of a gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Dental insurance, with the company paying 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Vision insurance, with the company paying 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Disability insurance, with the company paying 100% for a policy providing long-term financial support if the employee becomes disabled.
• Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including a 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA.
• Relocation assistance to facilitate a move to Portland, if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed