About Innovation Department

Innovation Department builds companies hands-on, from the ground up. Our team of brand strategists, marketers, operators and builders are obsessed with reducing the time to product-market fit and creating repeatable success for the launch of early-stage businesses.

In our SoHo studio, we ideate on product concepts, test and develop them according to our playbook, and leverage proprietary sources of audience to scale more quickly - and with less risk - than traditional ways of brand-building. This entrepreneurial and hands-on approach gives us an unparalleled understanding of how to launch and grow a brand in today’s competitive landscape.

The Innovation Department family of brands includes DojoMojo, WellPath, Wine Awesomeness, reBloom and Sole Serum. We’ve also invested in exceptional companies including Pinterest, Dropbox, Lyft, ClassPass, Daily Harvest, Databricks and DigitalOcean.

About the role

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and reliable Office Manager & HR Assistant to manage the day-to-day operations of our office and assist with HR responsibilities. You’ll be an integral part of our fast-paced early stage startup, ensuring that our office runs smoothly. Responsibilities include scheduling, managing invoices and expenses, coordinating with contractors and vendors, recruiting, onboarding and assisting with special projects as needed. We’re looking for a culture champion who enjoys fostering a community and planning fun events for the company. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated and excels at adapting to changing needs and priorities in an extremely dynamic environment.

Responsibilities 

• Point person for office needs including supplies, mail, equipment, catering, maintenance and security
• Manage invoices and expense
• Maintain a tidy office and ensure seamless operations including managing vendors, IT and purchasing
• Assist with recruiting including reviewing resumes and conducting phone screens
• Scheduling interviews, meetings and events for the whole team
• Assist with new hire onboarding process
• Assist with drafting HR policies and other HR responsibilities 
• Plan and coordinate office and off-site activities such as parties, celebrations, book clubs and more
• Greet and provide general support to visitors

Qualifications 

• 1-3 years of experience as an Office Manager required, HR experience a plus
• Experience in tech, finance, VC or agency environments preferred
• Resourcefulness, sound judgement and excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Team player, with a “can-do-anything” attitude and a startup mentality
• Detail-oriented with strong follow up skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to treat highly confidential information with care and discretion
• Proficiency in GSuite and other technology tools including Slack, Trello and Flow
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Why you'll love this job

We’re an office of 40 people that enjoys working hard, getting a lot done, and having fun. Not many jobs offer such a wide range of exposure to different businesses and business functions. We look at a huge range of businesses and work closely with a select group to help them grow. As a result, we provide an outstanding training ground for both aspiring investors and entrepreneurs.

We can promise: 

• Our co-workers are a close-knit, intelligent, and motivated team.
• Unlimited PTO so you can take the time you need.
• We care about you. We offer a competitive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Summer Fridays from July 4th Weekend to Labor Day each year.
• Plan for the future. Take advantage of our 401k program.
• Competitive Parental Leave benefits.
• Commuter and FSA pre-tax benefits.
• You’ll love where you work. We have a bright and modern collaborative office space located in the heart of Soho, which we share with some of our exciting companies. We co-work with our portfolio companies and encourage cross-team learning.
• A vibrant and active culture including weekly catered lunches and breakfasts, happy hours, movie nights, sporting events, and a book club.

We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.