Office Manager
Location: US, NY, New York
Department: Operations
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Company profile: About ECHOING GREEN:  Echoing Green unleashes next generation talent to solve the world's biggest problems. Founded in 1987 by global growth equity firm General Atlantic, Echoing Green has invested over $33 million in seed funding in nearly 600 social entrepreneurs (Echoing Green Fellows) and their innovative organizations across the globe. Recognized Echoing Green Fellows include the founders of Teach For America, City Year, One Acre Fund, The Global Fund for Children, and SKS Microfinance. Through its three Fellowship programs, Echoing Green annually supports nearly seventy social entrepreneurs to accelerate the impact of their ventures.In addition to its Fellowship programs, Echoing Green takes an ecosystem approach to reach over a million people seeking to define their role in making the world a better place. Work on Purpose, Echoing Green’s signature program for 18-35 year olds who want to make an impact, leverages the life and work lessons of Fellows to equip these change agents to build purposeful lives and careers, while the Social Investment Council program emboldens emerging business leaders to drive social change.Echoing Green's field-building contributions include an impact investing initiative to grow investments in double- and triple-bottom line enterprises, and a bevy of thought-leadership articles and reports to strengthen the social entrepreneurship movement. Visit #URL_1912e551906cc97c1bdfc7f8a45cc874abebe0db248f141d906277d8dbc7be79# for additional information.
Description: PRIMARY FUNCTION: This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of Echoing Green's headquarters to ensure a supported, organized, and efficient work environment.  The Office Manager promotes a positive, productive office culture and workspace.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:OperationsIdentify and understand needs of individuals and deparments to create processes and systems that streamline internal communications, making our 30-person office efficient and effectiveProvide a timely response to all internal and external emails and verbal requests related to sales, office management, support, and project statusImprove and manage the general aesthetics of the office to create a safe, clean, and enjoyable atmosphere, managing procurement and distribution of all office suppliesParticipate in staff searches, new hire onboarding and orientationCoordinate and provide support for the internship programManage on-going staff and operations issues, following up until each issue is resolvedOffice ReceptionGreet walk-ins and appointments with a friendly, service-oriented attitudeAnswer incoming calls related to sales, project status, customer support, and general inquiries, handling them according to office procedureAccept and distribute mail and packages, send intra-office mail blastsSupportProvide technical assistance and basic help desk support to staff regarding phone, internet connectivity, server access, and other related inquiriesCoordinate staff events both on-site and off-site, including staff development, outings, and celebrationsProduce business correspondence, proofread for grammar, spelling and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy
Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree3+ years comparable work experience (including internships) in administration, operations, or office managementExperience and knowledge in MS Office Suite and database managementOutstanding relationship building and communication skillsA natural care-taker, someone who can make and maintain orderAbility to work autonomously as part of an entrepreneurial teamAlignment with the mission and core beliefs of Echoing GreenIDEAL CANDIDATE:  The ideal candidate will be a dedicated professional with a passion for excellence and commitment to providing exceptional customer service.  S/he will be motivated by and driven to make measurable change in our world, as defined by our mission statement.  This individual will have a strong work ethic and a friendly and personable demeanor who staff gravitate toward.  S/he will be self-directed, highly organized, and take a solutions-oriented approach to his/her work.  This person will be a highly competent communicator who promotes group harmony and mutual respect among individuals of every race, ethnic background, gender, age and sexual orientation. 
Benefits: Echoing Green has a generous benefits package that includes major medical, dental, a matching 403(b) plan, paid time off, and other benefits.  Salary range for this position is $35k-$50k.
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