About the Role
ShipperHQ is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and energetic Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day office operations, company events, employee engagement initiatives, and administrative functions. This role offers broad exposure across the business and provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring the office remains organized, welcoming, and productive.
- Coordinate office supplies, snacks, beverages, and catering for meetings and events.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for building management, vendors, and office service providers.
- Assist with expense reporting, invoice processing, and administrative documentation.
- Support scheduling and coordination of internal meetings, leadership meetings, and company activities.
- Coordinate onboarding logistics for new employees, including workspace preparation and welcome activities.
- Help create and maintain a positive, engaging workplace culture.
- Assist with employee recognition programs and engagement initiatives.
- Support internal communications and team-building activities.
- Plan and coordinate internal company events, team offsites, and employee gatherings.
- Assist with trade shows, conferences, and external company events.
- Arrange travel accommodations including flights, hotels, transportation, and itineraries.
- Support event logistics and, when needed, attend events to assist with execution and coordination.
- Provide administrative support to the CEO and leadership team.
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, and schedules across departments.
- Assist Marketing and other teams with administrative and operational projects.
- Help manage special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for helping others and building positive relationships.
- Technically savvy and comfortable learning new software, systems, and tools quickly.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify needs and take initiative before being asked.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
- Previous experience in office administration, executive support, operations, hospitality, event planning, or a related field.
- Experience supporting multiple departments within a growing company.
Skills
- Office administration
- Executive support
- Operations
- Hospitality
- Event planning
- Project coordination
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Problem-solving
- Judgment
- Confidentiality
- Technical proficiency
- Software and systems learning
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Salary/Compensations
- Compensation is based on experience
Benefits
- 22 days of PTO plus public holidays
- 401k Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
About the Company
- ShipperHQ is a trusted leader in the e-commerce shipping space, with over 15 years of experience helping merchants deliver better checkout experiences.
- Founded in 2009, we power shipping logic and checkout optimization for thousands of brands, from DTC disruptors to enterprise retailers, in 150+ countries.
- Based in Austin with a global team, we’re a fast-moving, product-led company shaping the future of e-commerce logistics.
- This is a highly fast-paced environment where no two days will look alike.
- For the right candidate, with the right attitude, there are fantastic opportunities for career progression.
- We are an agile, fast-moving team that likes to roll up our sleeves and solve some of the biggest issues in shipping.
- You will learn more at ShipperHQ in a year than you would in 3 years at other companies, thanks to our collaborative learning culture that fosters continuous growth and innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- At ShipperHQ, we’re proud to be a team that’s as diverse as the merchants we serve.
- As a member of the e-commerce community, we take responsibility to empower shops large and small to grow and thrive through the power of technology to heart.
- With honesty, responsiveness, and innovation at the center of all we do, we remain committed to hiring the right people for the job, regardless of race, background, religion, or eccentricity.
