Administrative Assistant

Fermata Energy is pioneering vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems. Our technology uses the battery capacity in parked electric vehicles (EVs) to provide services that make the electric grid run more efficiently and save customers money on their electric bills.

We're at an inflection point in history with electric utilities using more green energy (wind and solar) and vehicle manufacturers projecting the rapid transition of all internal combustion vehicle sales to all electric over the next decade. Utilities need grid scale energy storage to smooth out intermittent generation and manage peak load. Parked EV batteries are the energy storage asset best positioned to provide the massive amount of energy storage required. Fermata is the company with V2G sites up and running now, saving customers money now and working to scale up deployments as fast as possible.

We're looking for an Administrative Assistant to help support the growth of our company through performance of a wide variety of responsibilities within the Corporate Administration Department. These tasks will touch upon the following areas: finance, human resources, legal, operations, and management. You will utilize your project management, technical, and administrative skills to ensure smooth daily administration of our remote-first organization. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to join a fast growing company in an exciting area of technology with a lot of opportunity to advance your career within the organization.

Examples of what you'll do:

• Track expenses, prepare expense reports, and complete credit card reconciliations
• Provide assistance with people management related tasks like updating people records, PTO accruals, handling employee policy related inquiries
• Develop and maintain department organization tools such as charts, spreadsheets, and reports
• Support employee morale and company cultural initiatives through activities such as event planning
• Support other functional areas and members of the organization's leadership with special projects as needed

Need to Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year program
• Administrative support experience
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft and Google products
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and ability to prioritize work while working simultaneously on multiple projects

** Although there are remote aspects to this role, candidates must be based in the Charlottesville, VA area.

Fermata Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Fermata Energy strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employees hired are required to submit proof of a COVID-19 vaccination and associate booster vaccination on or before their start date unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.