Talent Operations Associate

Sapphire Ventures • Menlo Park, CA

63d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As the Talent Operations Associate, you'll play an essential support role in helping our Talent team run smoothly and efficiently. This position is anchored on execution and operations - making sure our talent processes, systems, and events run with precision and excellence. You'll own logistics for Sapphire's talent events, help streamline internal databases and processes, and drive outbound outreach as we continue building executive pipelines. You'll be a key part of keeping our programs and processes running seamlessly, allowing the team to focus on building meaningful connections across our ecosystem. This is a great entry point into the venture capital talent ecosystem for someone who is curious, highly organized, and eager to learn.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a role with outbound responsibilities (could be recruitment coordination, talent sourcing, SDR/business development, event management, program operations, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, juggle multiple priorities, and execute with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable doing outreach (email campaigns, scheduling follow-ups) alongside interfacing and engaging with executives.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a knack for keeping internal/backend systems and processes clean and efficient.
• Proficiency with recruiting/sourcing tools and databases (e.g. Affinity)
• Self-starter - proactive by nature, comfortable navigating ambiguity and coming up with creative solutions.
• Roll-up-your-sleeves mentality - you do what it takes to get things done and support the team.
• Collaborative, curious, and a willingness to get things done efficiently and with precision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Event ownership: Help plan and execute Sapphire's talent events end-to-end (budgeting, venue research, vendor management, guest communications, executive invite curation, and post-event follow-ups).
• Program operations and internal systems: Maintain and improve our talent databases and systems to ensure data is accurate, current, and actionable.
• Outbound execution: Support targeted outreach campaigns to senior executives and rising leaders, helping to keep our talent ecosystem engaged and growing.
• Process efficiencies: Help capture and track data across talent processes, ensuring reporting and metrics are streamlined.
• Cross-team collaboration: Partner with investors and portfolio leaders to support key hiring needs with research, outreach, or operational support.
• Special projects: Take on projects such as vendor/partner management, updating internal resources, and supporting DEIB initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees