Company Description
Foothill Ventures is a technology-focused venture fund based in Los Altos, California. We make pre-seed, seed (preferred), and A-round investments in startups across software, life science, and deep tech. We grew out of the TEEC Angel Fund, which made seed-stage, highly successful bets on companies like Zoom Communications, Quanergy, Iterable, Carta, Plus.ai, Opentrons, WeRide.ai and Ginkgo Bioworks, all subsequent Unicorns.
We provide support to our portfolio companies in various areas, including recruiting and talent acquisition This role is posted on our website for our portfolio companies.
Job Description
About our portfolio company Jacobi Robotics:
Join us at Jacobi, a well-funded Silicon Valley startup revolutionizing the field of robotics with our cutting-edge software building blocks for robotic arms. Founded by leading roboticists from prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley, CMU, and KIT, Jacobi aims to accelerate the adoption of robot automation and streamline the process of robot programming. Our state-of-the-art optimization and AI technologies empower software developers to program any robot arm efficiently and reliably, catering to diverse applications in manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture, and beyond. With Jacobi, our customers have experienced a remarkable 20x speedup in deployment time within production environments.
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Operations Manager to support our daily operations and assist the leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup in the robotics industry.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support daily operational activities to ensure smooth business operations
• Assist the leadership team with various tasks and projects
• Handle HR-related tasks such as onboarding, offboarding, and employee records management
• Oversee office administration tasks, including supply management, vendor coordination, and facility maintenance
• Implement and maintain efficient operational processes and systems
• Prepare reports and analyze data to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges
• Take initiatives and drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in operations management or a related field (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work
• Passion for the robotics industry and emerging technologies (preferred)

Additional Information
Foothill Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.