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UpstartUpstartNew York, NY

Office Management & Workplace Events Lead

Leads launch and daily operations of NYC office, managing facilities, vendors, events, and employee experience standards. Requires 4+ years in office management and onsite presence in Midtown Manhattan.

119k – 162k/yr
On-site4+ YOEPeople Ops

About the role

How you'll make an impact

  • Launch and operationalize the NYC office, establishing day-to-day workflows, vendor partnerships, and employee experience standards
  • Own daily office operations, including reception, catering, mail services, seating coordination, and guest experience
  • Partner with building management to support facilities operations, safety compliance, and implementation of building protocols
  • Plan and coordinate onsite meetings, events, and team gatherings in partnership with IT, Executive Administration, and People Operations
  • Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing coordination of services
  • Track and maintain workplace data, including headcount, space usage, and basic budget tracking

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years of experience in office management, workplace operations, or administrative operations roles
  • Experience coordinating office operations in a corporate environment, including facilities, events, or employee services
  • Experience working with external vendors or service providers to support workplace operations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting office openings, relocations, or new workplace initiatives
  • Experience supporting executive-facing meetings or onsite events
  • Knowledge of workplace operations processes such as space planning or office logistics
  • Ability to coordinate across teams such as IT, People Operations, and Executive Administration
  • Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth environment

Skills

Office ManagementFacilities OperationsVendor ManagementEvent PlanningSpace PlanningBudget TrackingSafety ComplianceWorkplace LogisticsEmployee ExperienceHeadcount Management

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