BURKE + CO. · 2 weeks ago
Director of Operations - Family Office
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expBURKE + CO. is a top early-stage venture firm seeking a Director of Operations to manage execution across business, investment, and personal domains for two accomplished entrepreneurs. The role requires ownership of project outcomes, communication, scheduling, and operational systems to ensure smooth operations in both professional and household environments.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Take full ownership of defined outcomes across business and personal domains
Develop plans, set priorities, anticipate risks, and adapt quickly to deliver results
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
Own complex calendars, meetings, and travel logistics
Prepare itineraries, bookings, and materials well in advance, proactively flagging issues
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
Source, vet, hire, and manage vendors and household or business staff
Set clear expectations and hold others accountable to work quality and deadlines
Plan and execute investor meetings, professional gatherings, and family events with precision & high level of taste
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, founders, or HNW individuals in 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
Benefits
Benefits
Company
BURKE + CO.
BURKE + CO. is a boutique recruiting agency that provides talent acquisition, job placement, and human resource solutions.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Molly Burke
Founder + CEO: Talent Acquisition
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