This Office Manager / Employee Experience Associate role involves overseeing the daily operations of the San Francisco office and developing programs to enhance the employee experience for both in-office and remote teammates. The position suits a proactive, team-oriented individual who will partner with the People team on culture and engagement initiatives, and with the Chief of Staff to support the executive team.
Responsibilities
Own the day-to-day relationship with the property manager for the SF office
Oversee groceries, kitchen supplies, and catered meals throughout the week, maintaining a fully stocked pantry and a clean dining area
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries, and process outgoing mail
Manage visitor access (e.g., badging) and provide a welcoming office environment
Set up and maintain conference rooms, supply storage, and other office resources
Purchase supplies, run office-related errands, and serve as point of contact for office equipment needs
Ensure new SF hires are set up in the office (desk, computer, key card access to the building and office suite, etc.)
Manage office improvements, including new furniture, painting, storage, and layout changes, from vendor selection through completion
Be the culture champion for the San Francisco office
Help build and evolve a remote-first employee culture, creating ways for in-office and remote employees to connect and feel equally included
Own employee appreciation day and holiday gifting for the US, including planning, budgeting, vendor selection, and execution
Plan and manage internal events (trainings, business meetings, happy hours, holiday events, and team social events)
Own and build the Ethos swag store for employees and partners, including vendor relationships, product selection, inventory, and fulfillment
Proactively build, manage, and schedule the company offsite calendar across teams (8-10 offsites per year), covering venues, logistics, vendors, and coordination with team leads
Support the executive team EA on larger projects and during busy periods
Support the Chief of Staff / VP of Communications on ad hoc projects, including employer branding
Build and maintain effective working relationships with the Executive team, IT, People, Finance, Legal, and external vendors
Perform administrative duties, maintain files, and organize documents as needed
Requirements
Passion for creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace for both in-office and remote employees
Experience planning and executing events, ideally multiple events at once
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and vendors across several projects
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Expert communicator with an open mind and positive attitude
Highly organized multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable owning programs end to end
Prior experience in office management, workplace experience, customer service, or a related field
Passion for delivering a high level of customer service and confidence managing a range of stakeholders
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and calendar scheduling, AI tools and creative tools including Canva
Willingness to learn and grow with the company
Able to come into our San Francisco office at least 3 days a week
Benefits
Applicable bonus
Equity
Benefits
About the Company
Ethos (Nasdaq: $LIFE) is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust three-sided technology platform, Ethos is transforming the life insurance experience for consumers, agents, and carriers alike. Ethos offers instant, accessible products and a seamless online process that requires no medical exams and just a few health questions; it eliminates traditional barriers, making it easier than ever for everyone to protect their families. Ethos is redefining how life insurance is bought, sold, and underwritten.