About the Role
Apollo Research is seeking a part-time Office Manager to oversee their San Francisco office and expand their presence in the Bay Area. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in maintaining well-organized spaces, enjoy diverse tasks, and aspire to advance their operations career in a meaningful field. The position begins part-time (10-20 hours/week) with potential to grow into a full-time role as the company expands.
Responsibilities
- Respond to and resolve day-to-day requests, maintenance, and repair issues.
- Manage office access for visitors and contractors.
- Lead office improvement projects, including furniture, layout, and equipment upgrades.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for office-based and US-based remote staff.
- Procure office supplies and equipment, and handle deliveries.
- Serve as the primary contact for property owners, external contractors, and vendors.
- Assist with the setup and logistics for networking events, workshops, and industry socials.
Requirements
- Previous experience in office management, operations, or a similar coordination role.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-oriented environment.
- Organized, reliable, and effective in managing multiple tasks and projects.
- Autonomous and proactive in managing projects independently and problem-solving.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with a London-based HQ across an 8-hour time difference.
- Strong communication skills for representing Apollo, summarizing situations, and explaining reasoning.
- A genuine interest in AI safety and enabling the team's work.
- Experience managing a growing office space in fast-paced environments (preferred).
- Project management and events planning experience (preferred).
- Experience working across multiple countries and cultures (preferred).
- Familiarity with and connections in the Bay Area AI safety and tech community (preferred).
Skills
- Office Management
- Operations
- Coordination
- Communication
- Project Management
- Events Planning
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Part-time
- In-person
- Potential for Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible work hours and schedule
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Lunch, dinner, and snacks provided on workdays
About the Company
- Apollo Research is a mission-driven startup focused on reducing threats from AI systems.
- They conduct fundamental research on scheming AI, advise on institutional implications of loss of control threats, and build monitoring tools for AI agents.
- Apollo Research collaborates with and is trusted by leading AI labs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind.
Equal Opportunity
- Apollo Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all.
- We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
