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Office Manager

Redwood City, CAOnsitePart TimeManager / Head$35–$45 /hrPosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • organized
  • proactive
  • personable
  • detail-oriented
  • resourceful
  • dependable
  • self-directed
  • confidentiality
  • good judgment

Nice to have

  • startup environment
  • wearing multiple hats
  • ownership
  • friendly
  • approachable
  • balancing routine responsibilities

Role summary

We are seeking a Part-Time Office Administrator in Redwood City, CA, to manage daily office operations, coordinate vendors and supplies, support team events, and provide administrative assistance. This role requires 2+ years of experience in office management or a similar field, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup environment. This hybrid role offers a flexible schedule of 12 hours per week (Mon, Wed, Fri, 8 am-12 pm) and an hourly rate of $35-45.

Office Administrator - Part-Time

Location: Redwood City, CASchedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday — 4 hours per dayEmployment Type: Part-TimeHours: 12 hours per week 8am-12pm

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and personable Part-Time Office Administrator to help keep our office running smoothly and create a welcoming, productive environment for our team.This is a hands-on role that is ideal for someone who enjoys being the person who makes sure everything gets done. You will handle the day-to-day office operations, coordinate vendors and supplies, support team events, and provide administrative support across the organization. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup environment.

What You'll Do

  • Monitor and order office, kitchen, and general supplies.

  • Stock drink refrigerator, unload dishwasher, and make coffee

  • Coordinate office services, repairs, and maintenance as needed with building management, vendors, maintenance, cleaning, and other service providers.

  • Handle incoming deliveries, and office correspondence.

  • Maintain office organization, conference rooms, common areas, and supplies, ensuring the workplace is organized, stocked, and running smoothly..

  • Support company meetings, lunches, team events, and occasional employee activities.

  • Provide general administrative and operational support to leadership.

  • Identify opportunities to improve office processes and employee experience.

  • Handle special projects and other operational tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of experience in office management, workplace operations, administrative support, or a similar role.

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Reliable, professional, and comfortable interacting with employees, executives, and vendors.

  • Self-directed and able to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

  • Comfortable working in a startup or fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and common workplace tools.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You

  • Enjoy creating an organized and welcoming workplace.

  • Are naturally proactive and notice what needs to be done before being asked.

  • Like variety and are comfortable wearing multiple hats.

  • Take ownership and follow through on tasks from start to finish.

  • Are friendly, approachable, and enjoy supporting a team.

  • Can balance routine responsibilities with unexpected requests.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play an important role in a growing startup while working a flexible, part-time schedule. You will have visibility across the organization and the opportunity to directly influence the day-to-day employee experience and workplace environment.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: 35-45 dollars per hour

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant factors.

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