We are seeking an energetic, efficient, and versatile Office/Events Coordinator to join our fast-growing Business Operations team and take charge of our BRAND new first floor space in Cambridge. He or she will take initiative; he or she will: 1) act as our front-of-office brand ambassador and coordinator, 2) maintain and strengthen our expanding office culture, and 3) support business units with upcoming events, planning or administrative tasks.

What You'll Do:

• Act as Kensho's brand ambassador — as office coordinator, you will be in charge of reception and you are therefore our first and primary point of contact for visitors
• Foster a pleasant experience for all those who work out of Kensho's Cambridge office: maintain the office space, plan social events, and organize employee appreciation for birthdays, weddings, etc.
• Establish and improve administrative and operational processes
• Support our Office Manager, which may include processing expense reports, maintaining a copy of company receipts, reconciling company cash and credit card disbursements, and managing accounts payable & accounts receivable
• Provide ad hoc executive administrative support for team
• Coordinate onboarding of new hires
• Support event planning for company-wide outings and off-sites
• Be a coffee aficionado

Qualifications We're Looking For:

• Previous administrative support and/or executive assistant experience
• Previous startup experience or sincere interest in working at a startup
• An ability to think and plan ahead
• Some experience in basic organizational accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite as well as Google office apps
• College or university degree preferred
• International work and language experience is a plus!
• An understanding of web-based software and an interest in web-based technologies

Character Traits We're Looking For:

• Generosity of spirit and a great sense of humor
• Superb organizational skills — the ability to manage and prioritize a diverse task list
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Creativity: we want someone who solves problems by thinking outside the box
• Self-reliance
• A calm, cool and collected disposition
• A team spirit and the willingness to help with projects across teams as needed
• Unquestionable integrity to handle confidential information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. kensho.com