Office Manager/Receptionist
The company
Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up building the technological and real estate infrastructure to facilitate the future of mobility.
Your opportunity
This is your opportunity to join early and build something remarkable at the intersection of technology, mobility, and real estate. We are reimagining the parking experience today but developing an ecosystem to support all forms of mobility tomorrow; and if you have a passion for transforming the urban landscape to more intelligently facilitate EV charging, last mile transport, autonomous vehicles, and even electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), please consider joining us.
Our team
The Company is led by an experienced executive team with diverse backgrounds, including a successful LA-based tech founder, senior professionals from BlackRock, Uber and Getaround, and a technical leader from eHarmony and DogVacay.
We approach life with wonder and curiosity. We’re inventors, skeptics and, at times, have been called crazy. We challenge one another with passion, from principle and with respect. But above all, we are relentless in our drive to build a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture.
The role
As part of a well-funded startup, the Receptionist/Office Manager will be exposed to a dynamic professional environment, an entrepreneurial culture and will be part of a fast-growing company.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day office responsibilities for a start-up technology company
- Ensure reception area and conference rooms are tidy and presentable
- Taking the lead on building related tasks/issues, such as employee parking, maintenance, building/office updates and announcements
- Making sure kitchen and office supplies are stocked at all times
- Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail
- Coordinating office lunches
- Managing conference room calendars including scheduling appointments, confirming meetings, spotting/clearing up calendar related discrepancies, coordinating with professionals from other companies
- Coordinating with the IT department if any technical issues arise
- Coordinating with the finance and accounting team when needed (invoices, expense tracking)
- Working on various ad-hoc projects including research requests and company events
- Working with the Operations Lead to facilitate the on-boarding of new employees such as making sure employees and visitors are set up with what they need – this includes remote employees that visit HQ and need a space to work
- Keeping track of which remote employees are visiting and when with their respective managers
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of professional experience
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- Thrives in a high-pressure environment
- Experience interacting with executives in the finance, real estate or technology industries
- Strong communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Team player – energetic, enthusiastic and personable
- Ability to multitask and prioritize completing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Perform duties with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Strong Zoom skills
- Familiarity with Asana, Slack, Google Calendar and Expensify is preferred but not required
- Interest in being a part of a fast-growing company
Benefits
- Attractive compensation and generous benefits package (100% Medical, 50% Vision and 50% Dental)
- Company 401(k) match up to 6% of salary
- Paid company snacks and after-hour meals
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Gym reimbursement program
- 529 savings plan