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Director of Operations - Family Office - San Francisco (Hybrid)
San Francisco, CA
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BURKE+CO.

www.burketalent.com



THE GIST:  

Our client, two highly accomplished, married entrepreneurs are seeking a hardcore operator to own execution across their business, investment, and personal domains. Leading a top early-stage venture firm with over 200 portfolio companies - more than 10 of which have achieved valuations exceeding $1B- alongside several other growing businesses, the principals require a high-agency partner capable of navigating significant volume and complexity. This role demands an individual who thrives in a high-performance ecosystem, maintaining exacting standards for systems and efficiency to seamlessly bridge the gap between a demanding professional schedule and a meticulously run household.  


This is a career-making opportunity to have full ownership behind the scenes, ensuring that every moving part of the principals’ world operates smoothly, cleanly, and reliably.

 


THE NITTY GRITTY:

Project Ownership

  • Take full ownership of defined outcomes across business and personal domains
  • Develop plans, set priorities, anticipate risks, and adapt quickly to deliver results

Communication & Documentation

  • Manage sensitive and time-critical communications with investors, founders, partners, vendors, staff, and personal contacts
  • Produce clear, concise, and well-formatted written communication and documentation

Scheduling & Logistics

  • Own complex calendars, meetings, and travel logistics
  • Prepare itineraries, bookings, and materials well in advance, proactively flagging issues

Operating Systems

  • Design and maintain clean, standardized systems across all operational areas
  • Keep tools such as Asana, Airtable, Notion, Google Drive, and SOPs structured, current, and easy to navigate

Vendor & Staff Management

  • Source, vet, hire, and manage vendors and household or business staff
  • Set clear expectations and hold others accountable to work quality and deadlines

Events & Meetings

  • Plan and execute investor meetings, professional gatherings, and family events with precision & high level of taste

Household & Property Operations

  • Apply professional operating standards to household and property management
  • Maintain SOPs for cleaning, maintenance, supplies, and service providers
  • Respond to & resolve household emergencies or urgent matters


 

THE ESSENTIALS:

  • 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives in tech, both a business & personal capacity
  • Deep knowledge of and experience running systems using project tools (G Suite, Asana, Airtable, Notion, AI)
  • A genuine obsession with detail, structure, and operational excellence
  • A track record of owning results
  • Ability to work outside traditional business hours, depending on needs
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • A “no task too small” mindset and pride in enabling others to perform at their best
  • Ability to take direct feedback and integrate it immediately


 

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

  • Opportunity to have true ownership across venture, early-stage businesses, and a professionally managed household
  • Work alongside two uber-impressive entrepreneurs in a high-impact role

 


LOCATION: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite)

 

 

COMPENSATION: Base salary: $175,000/yr - $195,000/yr + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

 

 

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