About the roleVNTA is opening an Operator-in-Residence (Trial) engagement — a short-term, trial-based collaboration for someone who wants direct exposure to founder-adjacent work inside an early-stage studio.This is not a traditional job and not a guaranteed path to long-term involvement.Structure & compensation (important)No salaryNo hourly payNo fixed hoursThis is a commission-based, outcome-aligned, independent contractor role.Hours are fully flexible and self-directed.If you're primarily looking for a salaried or hourly position, this role will not be a fit.What this involvesSupporting VNTA core operations and active housesManaging email, admin, and operational follow-throughOutreach to potential clients and coordination of sales callsRunning and maintaining content across social channelsContributing in self-selected areas (ops, marketing, product, tech, etc.)Workload varies — some weeks are quiet, others move fast.Who this tends to fitMixed-skill operators (product, tech, marketing, sales, ops)People comfortable operating without titles or laddersThose who value autonomy, learning speed, and early-stage exposureLocationOpen to applicants based in Ireland and across the European Union.How to applyApply via or reach out directly