Office Manager - Venture Backed AI Startup

<p><strong>BURKE+CO.</strong></p><p><strong>www.burketalent.com</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE GIST:</strong></p><p>Our client, fast-growing & venture-backed AI startup that is building innovative solutions at the intersection of science & technology, is seeking an Office Manager/Administrative Assistant to join their team. As the company continues to scale, this person will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day operations, team experience, and workplace efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in high-growth tech environments and enjoys building structure, solving problems proactively, and helping top-tier teams operate at their best!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE NITTY GRITTY:</strong></p><ul><li>Own daily office operations and maintain a welcoming, organized, and efficient workplace environment</li><li>Manage relationships with office vendors, building management, and external service providers</li><li>Oversee office supplies, purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and equipment coordination</li><li>Coordinate office maintenance, workspace planning, and continuous workplace improvements</li><li>Serve as a go-to resource for internal office support needs and proactively identify operational gaps before they escalate</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and scheduling logistics</li><li>Assist with expense tracking, invoice management, and administrative workflows using Ramp and related systems</li><li>Prepare materials for meetings and operational initiatives</li><li>Track action items and help drive follow-through on key operational priorities</li><li>Plan team events, company outings, and employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Support onboarding logistics for new hires, including equipment setup, workspace coordination, and access management</li><li>Help cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and positive company culture</li><li>Contribute to ad hoc projects across recruiting coordination, procurement, IT support, and general operations</li><li>Maintain and improve internal documentation, operational guides, and company resources</li><li>Partner closely with leadership and operations teams to support scaling initiatives across the organization</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE ESSENTIALS:</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of experience in Office Management/Coordination, Workplace Operations, Administrative Assistance, or similar operational support roles</li><li>Prior tech startup experience required</li><li>Exceptionally organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership</li><li>Comfortable balancing hands-on execution with executive-level support responsibilities</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity independently</li><li>Excellent communication skills with a warm, collaborative, and service-oriented approach</li><li>Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and other modern workplace tools</li><li>Adaptable, positive, low-ego, and team-oriented mindset</li><li>Excited to contribute within an early-stage environment and engage with the company’s mission and product</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE CHERRY ON TOP:</strong></p><ul><li>Awesome opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a rapidly growing company where operations, culture, and employee experience are deeply valued</li><li>Room to take on more & build out the office operations function </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong>: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>COMPENSATION:</strong> $110k-130k base salary + equity + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>What are you waiting for? BURKE UP! Email your resumes today to hello@burketalent.com</p><p>You can view our other open jobs at: www.burketalent.com (Refer a friend + get a taste of our generous referral bonus program)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. Most offers fall within the mid-range, with the top of the band generally reserved for candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds. Leveling is determined during the interview process</em></p>

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