Workplace Associate (Office Manager for HQ)
Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking a Workplace Associate to join our People & Culture team.
Want to help us transform the travel experience? The ideal candidate will have had experience in managing facilities, vendor management, and bolstering workplace productivity through the implementation of streamlined systems and processes. You will report to the Senior Manager, Facilities and Workplace Operations based in our New York City office.
As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.
What you’ll do:
Serve as the primary point of contact for reception during our core business hours.
Oversee all aspects of the office life cycle including its general organization and maintenance to ensure a productive, collaborative work space
Create and revise standard operating procedures for all things related to our workplace (i.e. shipping and deliveries, storage, kitchen procedures)
Purchase and manage inventory of office supplies, furniture, office snacks
Manage relationships with all office-related vendors and stakeholders (i.e. cleaning and food vendors, building landlord, handymen and any other teams that support the Away office)
Be an innovative thought leader in building our workspace to ensure it’s a productive, and inclusive environment that sparks innovation and encourages collaboration.
Perform reception duties such as welcoming guests at the reception desk, managing incoming and outgoing mail and, distribute inbound meals
Ensure that the workplace supports the health and safety of all employees and visitors and that all activities are in accordance with local law and code.
Partner closely with the People & Culture team to bring our Workplace of the Future model to life
Who you are:
Minimum 2+ years of experience managing facilities & workplace operations
Have a great eye for detail and high standards for keeping a neat and well-organized office.
Friendly, welcoming and confident in your leadership to lead our team through change and evolution
Have an appetite and aptitude managing complexity and high volume against tight timelines
Never satisfied with the status quo, always thinking "how can we do this better?"
Team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
Passionate about transforming travel (but that’s a given!)
- We travel. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have generous PTO to explore new places and access to Away products to ensure your travels are seamless. And once you’re here for three years, you’ll earn a sabbatical and a bonus to take a well-deserved trip.
- We’re not just employees. We’re people. We offer insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental), tax savings plans for retirement, dependent care, commuter benefits, generous and inclusive parental leave, and a kitchen stocked with organic snacks and coffee.
- We’ll invest in your career. Our company’s growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to a number of professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the company’s evolving needs.
- We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, our new office in downtown Manhattan, and more, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their best selves to work.
- We offer competitive compensation packages. We deeply value the talent our team brings to the table, and believe that fair and equitable total compensation packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here.
- And so much more…! You can bring your dog to work. We organize ways to give back to our local communities.
About Away:
Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. The company launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on and has since expanded to offer an array of luggage and travel essentials built for the modern traveler. Headquartered in New York City, with teams in London and Toronto, Away currently ships products to over 35 countries around the world. Away has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and has been recognized on TIME’s list of “Best Inventions.” To learn more, visit awaytravel.com.
EEO Statement:
Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability.
Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].