Office Manager
Blue Origin · San Francisco Bay Area
- On site
- Full-time
- $84,128 / year
- San Francisco Bay Area
Job highlights
- Manage office operations for Blue Origin's Cupertino location.
- Provide key administrative and customer service support.
- Maintain professional appearance of office common areas.
- Coordinate meeting room setups and catering.
- Inventory and manage office and kitchen supplies.
About the role
Office Manager at Blue Origin
Blue Origin is seeking a proactive, service-oriented Office Manager to provide centralized support for their corporate functions and business units. This role is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency and professional appearance of our Cupertino, CA location. If you have excellent administrative and customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
About Blue Origin's Mission
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional internal and external customer service, including greeting and announcing clients, applicants, and visitors.
- Ensure adherence to security procedures and compliance for all guests, suppliers, and visitors.
- Follow all badging protocols diligently.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance of the reception area, conference rooms, and other common spaces.
- Assist with the scheduling and preparation of meeting and conference rooms.
- Coordinate the setup of conference and meeting rooms for various events.
- Support catering arrangements and setup for meetings and events.
- Monitor and manage inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of office supplies and manage restocking.
- Submit requests for building maintenance and housekeeping services as needed.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all building and office-related needs.
- Provide essential administrative support to the administrative team and other business units as required.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in an administrative, reception, concierge, customer service, or hospitality environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to uphold the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and business professionalism.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Flexibility to adapt work schedule as needed, potentially between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Key skills/competency
- Office Management
- Customer Service
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Facilities Management
- Event Coordination
- Proactive Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Office Manager
- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist
- Customer Service
- Facilities Management
- Cupertino Jobs
- Space Industry
- Blue Origin Careers
- Office Operations
- Administrative Support
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your administrative, customer service, and Microsoft Office skills relevant to an Office Manager role at Blue Origin.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for Blue Origin's mission and emphasize your proactive, service-oriented approach.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, and experience in fast-paced environments.
- Research Blue Origin's culture: Understand their commitment to safety, collaboration, and innovation in space exploration.
- Highlight flexibility: Showcase your ability to adapt your work schedule as needed, aligning with the described needs of the role.
Technical preparation
Master Microsoft Office Suite applications.,Familiarize with office equipment.,Review security and badging protocols.,Practice scheduling software usage.
Behavioral questions
Describe handling confidential information.,How do you manage multiple tasks?,How do you ensure a professional environment?,Share customer service experience.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Office Manager position at Blue Origin in California?
- For California applicants, the Office Manager position at Blue Origin has a compensation range of $40.46 to $56.64 per hour. Please note that ranges may differ for other locations.
- What are the core responsibilities of the Office Manager at Blue Origin?
- The Office Manager is responsible for internal/external customer service, security procedures, maintaining office appearance, scheduling meetings, coordinating room setups, managing catering, inventorying supplies, and serving as the main point of contact for building needs at the Cupertino location.
- What specific skills are required for the Office Manager role?
- Required skills include experience in administrative, reception, concierge, customer service, or hospitality environments, strong attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, business professionalism, and intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Flexibility with work schedule is also important.
- Does Blue Origin encourage applications from candidates who don't meet every qualification?
- Yes, Blue Origin's culture statement encourages applications even if you don't meet every single desired qualification. They value passion for the mission and believe you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
- What benefits does Blue Origin offer its employees?
- Blue Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, an Education Support Program, stock options for eligible employees, and paid time off.
- What are the citizenship or work authorization requirements for this Office Manager role?
- Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- What kind of work environment can I expect as an Office Manager at Blue Origin?
- You can expect a fast-paced environment within a hardworking team of Administrative specialists. The role requires a proactive, service-oriented individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- What is the primary location for this Office Manager position?
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