Part-time, in-office role supporting day-to-day office operations in NYC: housekeeping, supplies, mail/packages, vendor coordination, event catering, guest hosting, and administrative support to the Operations Manager.
The Operations Assistant will support day-to-day office operations in our NYC office and ensure a clean, organized, and well-functioning workplace. This role is highly hands-on and detail-oriented, with a focus on maintaining office standards, managing supplies and vendors, and supporting team and guest needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, reliable, and takes pride in creating a positive in-office experience. This is a part-time role that is required in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain overall office housekeeping and organization, including kitchen upkeep, coffee preparation, waste management, and general tidiness
- Manage office supply inventory (including snacks, beverages, and coffee), including tracking, ordering, and restocking
- Receive and distribute incoming mail and packages; coordinate outgoing shipments as needed
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for vendor appointments, service providers, and deliveries
- Coordinate and communicate with office vendors (e.g., housekeeping, trash removal, IT) and building management
- Order and coordinate catering for team meetings and events
- Assist with guest visits, including preparation of conference rooms and general hosting support
- Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager, including ad hoc tasks and project assistance
Key Qualifications
- 1 year of administrative, office, or operations support experience preferred
- Comfortable working independently in a part-time, in-office role
- Proactive and self-directed with a strong sense of ownership
- Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with vendors and building staff
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to support a variety of office needs
- Ability to manage multiple small tasks efficiently and reliably
- Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and creativity
- High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
$24-28/hour
Flatiron Energy New York, New York, USA Office
New York, NY, United States, 10011
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