Office and Events Manager

GiveWell

90d • $105,000

About The Position

GiveWell is a research organization that identifies and funds cost-effective giving opportunities, focusing on global health and well-being. Our work is funded by tens of thousands of donors who rely on our research to inform their giving. We’ve grown from directing $1.5 million in 2010 to directing nearly $400 million in 2024. We’re hiring an Office and Events Manager to own the management of our Oakland office, develop and manage in-person events, and support the employee experience. You’ll be a member of our People team, reporting to our Head of People. This role, which is an expanded version of our previous Operations Assistant role, will have a tangible impact on our ability to create a high-trust, employee-centric, and inclusive environment. We’re excited to welcome someone who’s passionate about helping us develop a strong, integrated team!

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience with office management and event planning.
• Prior experience in employee engagement, operations, or as an executive assistant is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects with differing priorities.
• Ability to lift and move up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in creating systems from scratch.
• Alignment with GiveWell’s mission and values.
• Good judgment about navigating challenging situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing our Oakland office, ensuring it is in great shape and provides a seamless experience to in-office employees and guests.
• Managing vendor relationships and supporting employees working from smaller coworking spaces in New York City and London.
• Planning and managing in-person events, including location and venue selection, vendor management, travel/logistics coordination, and on-site support.
• Fully planning twice-yearly all-staff Visit Weeks at our Oakland office.
• Leading planning for annual retreats for Operations, Research, Outreach, and senior leadership teams.
• Providing responsive support for several small subteam retreats.
• Building engagement in a remote-first work environment and developing new rituals for team cohesion.
• Recognizing employees and finding ways to praise and incentivize excellent performance.
• Supporting a strong culture by modeling transparency, truth-seeking, and candid feedback.

Benefits

• Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% of premiums covered for you and any dependents).
• Four weeks of paid time off per year.
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships.
• 403(b) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees