We're seeking an entrepreneurial operations professional who can get stuff done. This is a unique hybrid role where you'll primarily focus on operational excellence while also driving growth through both traditional marketing and growth hacking initiatives. Think of yourself as someone who can seamlessly blend entrepreneurial execution with strategic growth marketing.
This role is designed to allow our current operations lead to focus more on core ops, with the flexibility for responsibilities to evolve over time as the team grows.
Primary Responsibilities
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Execute on operational initiatives with minimal oversight
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions proactively
Build and optimize internal processes and systems from scratch
Manage cross-functional projects from conception to completion
Take ownership of operational challenges and drive them to resolution
Implement tools and workflows that improve team efficiency
Support strategic initiatives with hands-on execution
Coordinate between teams and ensure smooth operations
Analyze operational metrics and suggest improvements
Handle special projects that require entrepreneurial thinking
Secondary Responsibilities
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Identify and test unconventional growth channels
Run experiments to find scalable acquisition methods
Implement viral mechanics and referral systems
Find creative ways to drive user engagement and retention
Develop and execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels
Optimize conversion funnels and user journeys
Analyze marketing performance and iterate based on data
Manage content marketing and social media initiatives
Coordinate with external agencies and contractors
What We're Looking For
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Core Requirements:
Proven entrepreneurial background (founded/co-founded companies, early employee at startups, etc.)
1-5 years of operational experience in fast-paced environments
Experience creating processes for manual-intensive initiatives
Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work EST or PST hours consistently
Entrepreneurial Traits:
Self-starter who can work with minimal direction
Problem-solver who finds creative solutions to challenges
Results-oriented with a bias toward action
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
Strong ownership mentality
Technical Skills:
Experience with project management and collaboration tools
Basic understanding of web analytics and conversion optimization
Familiarity with automation tools and processes
Why This Role is Unique
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This position offers the rare opportunity to wear multiple hats in a growing company. You'll get to:
Work directly with leadership on strategic initiatives
Shape both operational and marketing processes from the ground up
Have significant autonomy and ownership over your work
Potentially evolve into a more specialized role based on your strengths and company needs
Application Process
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Please include:
Your resume highlighting entrepreneurial and operational experience
A brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in this hybrid role
Examples of operational improvements you've implemented
Your current location and availability for EST/PST working hours
We're looking for someone who can start immediately and hit the ground running. If you're an entrepreneurial operator who loves the challenge of wearing multiple hats and driving results, we'd love to hear from you.
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