THE COMPANY:

Chive Media Group is a multi-platform digital media and eCommerce company. The company’s flagship brand, theCHIVE, is home to the world’s funniest photo galleries and viral videos, reaching more than 20 million people each month and building an incredible online / offline community through its focus on being a positive escape on the internet. The company’s eCommerce site, The Chivery, is a content-driven commerce site that has sold over 5 million t-shirts and apparel items since its launch in 2011. The company’s 501(c)3 Chive Charities has raised over $15M through flash-donation campaigns for orphaned causes. We are here to entertain the masses and help people. 


YOU:

So you think you've got what it takes to be our Office Manager? Well, my friend, if you have the salt to say so, we've got the time to hear you out. First: let's talk about you. You should be a first-class organizer. We get messy around here (you'll enjoy that messiness too), and we need somebody who can herd, collect, disinfect and wrangle. In that order. Second thing: you should be fun, kind, hard-working, and patient. That's actually four things . . . but yeah. You'd better have the character and the fortitude for it. In any case, it's a helluva time in Austin, and we're looking for an Office Manager who can contribute to (and enjoy) the party. 


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be proactive and independently recognize when something needs to be done or improved in company spaces.
• Take initiative.
• Must be able to organize, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
• Fix things when they break. No seriously, you’d better be handy. 
• Troubleshoot utility issues, assemble furniture, hang art, build shelves, etc.
• Coordinate and contract out for higher level repairs and improvements to company property.
• Manage and maintain company vehicles and equipment.
• Liaison for all office services such as: cleaning crew, security, building maintenance, HVAC, hired contractors, vendors, etc.
• Track and approve of operational expenses at HQ and other Chive Media Group offices where necessary.
• Consolidate and submit monthly operational expenses to Director of HR & CFO for HQ, and oversee other office’s monthly operational expenses as well.
• Coordinate the delivery of catered lunches for the office 4 days a week.
• Maintain a high level of tidiness and cleanliness throughout the entire office.
• Organize, throw out trash, do dishes, clean, declutter, etc.
• Maintain inventory of and stock all food, beverage, office and bathroom supplies.
• Must be flexible and able to work long hours when necessary.
• On call for weekend events and any urgent needs regarding company property and staff.
• Prepare work stations for all new employees.
• Stick around for happy hours to support and supply event staff with anything needed and, with tact, minimize unruly patrons. 
• Misc. errands like wouldn’t believe!
• No task is outside of the Office Manager job description in providing for and supporting all employees at HQ.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A four year degree is preferred but not necessary.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Must be trustworthy with a high level of personal integrity. 
• Experience with Word, Excel, Google Docs, etc…
• Must have a reliable vehicle.
• Live within a 10 mile radius of downtown ATX.
• Must be organized.
• Must be able to start full time ASAP!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with a company match plan (after 6 months with the company)
• Open vacation policy
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance
• Lunch provided in house 3 days a week
• 2 stocked bars
• Our HQ sits at the waters edge in beautiful downtown Austin, with hike and bike trails at our back door