High Profile Administrative Assistant/Receptionist with an Exciting Venture Capital Firm Job in Silicon Valley/Peninsula 94025, California Us
Join our VC firm as our Administrative Assistant/Receptionist and become part of a team that has been responsible for providing venture capital funding to several exciting high tech industry leaders. From event planning to web development, take this opportunity to shine by tackling new and exciting projects that interest you in this non-traditional administrative role. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute in a dynamic team environment while developing your interests and putting your skills to use, then this is the position for you!
Since 1996, Altos Ventures has formed four venture capital funds ranging in size from $50 million to $100 million. We have the support and backing of some of the leading endowments, financial institutions, fund of funds, and family offices in North America and Asia. We invest in all sectors of the IT industry including software, systems, services and components. Our capital commitments have ranged from $100,000 to over $6 million. For special situations, we can access additional capital, having raised more than $1 billion from co-investors and limited partners. We prefer to be the first and lead institutional investor – from raw start-ups to profitable, bootstrapped businesses. In all cases, there must be an opportunity and a mutual commitment to create significant value with limited additional funding.
Based in Menlo Park, California, our Administrative Assistant/Receptionist will wear many hats, but will be entrusted with the primary objective of providing polished and professional administrative support to our partners and office manager. Initially, you will become familiar with the venture capital industry and learn company accepted protocols. Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Outlook, will allow you to effectively manage conference room and meeting scheduling. Developed organizational skills and attention to detail will be paramount as you assist in the event coordination for our annual meeting, and handle regional and international travel arrangements for our partners. As new companies are considered for venture capital funding, you will spend time conducting internet research so a comfort with web based applications, databases and search engines will lead to your success in this role. You are an active team player and your enthusiasm for taking on new projects while maintaining a high level of reliability will establish you as an invaluable member of our team. Take this opportunity to be surrounded by business innovators and expand your professional skill set.
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