Columbus Office and Events Assistant

The Team

The Office Management team at Upstart is responsible for creating a safe and inspiring work environment for our employees and providing a warm welcome for our visitors.

As the Office and Events Assistant at Upstart you will be responsible for creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for all visitors and employees in the Upstart office, assist with the execution of team on-sites and events, and act as a first point of contact for all Upstart employees and visitors by maintaining the front desk.

Position Location - This role is available in the following locations: On-Site in Columbus, Ohio

Time Zone Requirements - This team operates on the East Coast time zones.

Travel Requirements - This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions. These occur once or twice per year in our San Mateo, CA and/ or Austin, TX offices. If you need to travel to make these meetups, Upstart will cover all travel related expenses.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Act as the front desk receptionist to greet all Upstart visitors and ensure security standards are upheld.
• Perform general office duties, and other duties as assigned (scanning, printing, preparing mail, etc.)
• Take ownership and pride in our physical workspace. Manage general upkeep and supply management. Uphold office standards and aesthetic by conducting daily walkthroughs to ensure the office is clean and organized, and escalating anything of note.
• Work with a variety of food vendors to ensure the kitchen is stocked and catering is provided, resupplying each space regularly.
• Support facility-related employee onboarding and off-boarding processes.
• Assist in executing offsite events and activities like happy hours, team buildings and other celebrations (occasional evening event coverage may be required) - includes setup/cleanup

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, HR or related degree is preferred, or equivalent workplace experience
  • 2+ years of experience as an executive assistant or in administration, office management, event planning, or similar field
  • Proven ability to stay organized, prioritize workload, and execute tasks with great attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate across all levels in the organization in a professional and friendly manner
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Ability to take initiative and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
  • Demonstrates ownership and the ability to work well on a team under limited supervision
  • Previous experience with scheduling or and space allocation is preferred
  • Competent computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and processes
  • Demonstrated ability to keep information confidential

What you'll love:

• Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
• Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
• Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
• Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
• Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices

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