Cement is responsible for about the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as all of the cars on the road today worldwide. Cement has been widely considered one of the most difficult materials to decarbonize and has even been called out as the reason why we need point-source CCS. We have invented a way to make carbon-negative Portland cement that does not rely on point-source CCS and is identical to conventional cement and, most importantly for impact, is lower in cost. Simply put, our process will turn one of the most intractable climate problems into a carbon-negative climate solution.
We are looking for a dynamic and organized Office Manager to join our People Operations team! As the Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of administrative and office support functions within our Oakland lab. You will be responsible for managing office procedures, maintaining supplies and equipment, overseeing contracted staff, and providing support to various departments. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
This is an onsite position with the expectation of being onsite 5 days a week. This person will report to our Internal Operations lead. If you are passionate about the climate, consider yourself highly organized, and are a people-oriented individual, learn more about the role below.
Salary Range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000.
Position Overview
Greet and welcome guests as they arrive at the lab and ensure guests are connected to the correct team memberOwn the day-to-day management of the lab, ensuring supplies are replenished and conference rooms are functional. This includes, but is not limited to, kitchen supplies, snacks, beverages, computer supplies, and cleaning suppliesOversee the maintenance of office facilities, coordinating repairs and maintenance, and ensuring a clean and organized workspaceResponsible for ordering team lunches on Friday, as well as ordering food for one-off team eventsSupervise contracted staff (cleaning, security, and IT), coordinating schedules, and providing guidance, training, and support as neededMonitor the security system and be the first point of contact when incidents arise at the labServe as the primary point of contact for building management and vendorsMonitor and support internal requests from the team related to ordering supplies and shipping and receiving packagesManage and sort mailManage internal accounts, including AT&T, Slack, Gmail, Navan, Uber, Lyft, Waste Management, etc.Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communicationSupport the People Operations team with planning and coordination of team events, both virtual and in-personAssist the People Operations team with onboarding and off-boarding team members and vendorsWhat you’ll bring
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented approach3 plus years of experience in office management or an administrative support role, preferably in a laboratory or scientific environmentStrong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectivelyStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsCollaborative, positive, and friendly demeanorAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion