About the Role
Nous is establishing its first dedicated Office Manager role to support its expanding New York operations. The ideal candidate will bring calm, efficient execution to a dynamic, research-driven culture, demonstrating proactive communication and ownership.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the New York office, including space management, vendor relations, supplies, and IT logistics.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the NYC office, managing visitor experiences and coordinating on-site visits.
- Provide executive assistant support to founders and leadership, including calendar management, scheduling, travel, and expenses.
- Organize and execute internal events, offsites, and team gatherings.
- Oversee the office budget, vendor contracts, and relationships with building management.
- Facilitate onboarding logistics for new hires in New York.
- Proactively identify and resolve operational issues with clear communication and follow-through.
- Undertake ad hoc operations and administrative projects to support company scaling.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in office management, executive assistance, or operations, preferably in a startup environment.
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City and comfortable with an in-office role.
- Demonstrate excellent judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Possess strong proactive communication skills, including clarifying assumptions and providing regular updates.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Adaptable problem-solver comfortable working within a high-agency culture.
Skills
- Office Management
- Executive Assistance
- Operations Management
- Vendor Management
- Facilities Management
- IT Logistics
- Budget Management
- Event Planning
- Calendar Management
- Meeting Scheduling
- Travel Booking
- Expense Reporting
- Onboarding Support
- Proactive Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Adaptability
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- In-office
Experience Level
- 3+ years
About the Company
- Nous is a research-driven company with a fast-moving, opinionated culture.
- The company is focused on AI and open-source models.
- Nous values proactive individuals who take ownership and drive solutions.
