Founder's Associate (all genders)

Your mission:
As a Founder's Associate (all genders), you will work closely with our Co-Founder & CEO, Ivor van Dartel, supporting him in a variety of strategic and operational tasks. Acting as his closest ally, you will support the company's growth as a co-pilot and keep his back free wherever you can. You will gain a deep understanding of managing a high-growth start-up like VÆRIDION and play an active role in shaping the company's success.

Your Day-to-Day:
• Support the Co-Founder & CEO in leading the company and evolve into the company's operational backbone.
• Act as the right hand of the Co-Founder & CEO during meetings with internal and external stakeholders such as investors, politicians, academic and industry partners, consultants, and applicants. Handle action items and become the main point of contact for these stakeholders.
• Manage company affairs such as real estate, insurances, and mobility to ensure the management team can focus on core activities.
• Represent VÆRIDION on the European stage as needed, advocating for electric flight and collaborating with industry partners towards zero-emission aviation.
• Lead and coordinate special projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversee the smooth operation of daily business activities.

Your profile:
• Study degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• Ideally first working experience in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on mentality together with an attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Fluent German and English skills.

Why us?:
• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
• We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
• Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
• Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
• Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.
• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.
• Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).