Business Operations Co-Op, Spring 2025
Watertown, MA
Business Operations & Exec /
Co-Op /
On-site
Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to eliminating CO2 emissions from industrial manufacturing processes. In H1 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven climate technologies that drive value for industrial customers. At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort.
We are passionate about global climate impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!
As the Business Operations Co-op, you will work at the intersection of finance and business operations for Via Separations, a climate tech company decarbonizing the industrial sector. You will engage in a variety of business operations functions including but not limited to: administrative finance, facilities and office management, contracts, and fundraising. This is a great opportunity for students who would like to gain exposure to the many facets of business operations, and deepen their understanding of what is required to run a small business.
Core Responsibilities:
- Finance & accounts payable coverage, including billing & bookkeeping, purchase order upkeep, grant reimbursement tracking, and employee timesheet review.
- Office management duties including monitoring facilities help desk tickets, receiving deliveries, supply ordering, and organizational systems support.
- Fundraising support, including presentation materials & documents for investors and Via's Board of Directors, quarterly investor updates, fundraise document management, NDA and contract management, and marketing support as needed.
- Additional business operations support as needed.
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following:
- Coursework in Business Management, Finance, Marketing & Communications, or related field.
- Previous co-op, internship or office work experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to work in office on a full-time basis from January - June 2025.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with others, and managing long-term projects along with day-to-day duties.
- A desire to be independent and curious about learning business processes.
- A clear interest in sustainability.
- US work authorization is required for this role.
At Via, we value and prioritize diversity of thought, access, and experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.