Office Manager

CHASE OFFICE SUPPLIES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Office in Brooklyn Navy Yard

Job summary

Chase Office Furniture in Brooklyn Navy Yard, NYC, is seeking an Office Admin/Office Manager to support day-to-day operations. You will handle onboarding/offboarding, scheduling, fleet administration, contract tracking, and internal office support in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with discretion. This in-office role offers a stable team and meaningful ownership of operational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an office administration, office manager, operations support, or administrative coordinator role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to juggle multiple priorities with follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable with vendors, staff, and leadership.
• Proficiency with standard office tools and digital systems; attention to detail and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & offboarding coordination: checklists, workspace setup, scheduling.
• Scheduling of interviews, internal meetings, and leadership calendars.
• Fleet administration: vehicle scheduling and documentation.
• Contract and document administration: tracking renewals and filing.
• Office events and special projects support; vendor relationships and service tracking.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

MS 365

Discretion

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft 365

Office software

Job description

Job Description | Chase Office Furniture

Department

Operations / Administration

Reports To

Leadership / Operations

Location

Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City (In-office)

Employment

Full Time

Hours

8 to 4 pm

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate | Based on experience

ABOUT CHASE OFFICE FURNITURE

Chase Office Furniture (Chase Office Supplies LTD) is a contract office furniture dealer with more than 50 years of service in New York City. Operating from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, we serve institutional clients including the NYC Department of Education, the School Construction Authority, government agencies, and nonprofits across the five boroughs. Our team of 25 professionals manages the full project lifecycle — from product sourcing and procurement through warehousing, delivery, and installation.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office Admin / Office Manager supports the day-to-day administrative and operational functions that keep Chase running smoothly. This role touches onboarding coordination, vendor management, scheduling, fleet administration, contract tracking, and internal office support. The right person is organized without needing heavy supervision, proactive about spotting and closing gaps, and comfortable creating structure in a fast-moving environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Onboarding & Offboarding Coordination

• Prepare onboardinglogisticsfor new hires — checklists, workspace setup, day-one scheduling.
• Coordinate email and system account setup with the IT vendor (MSI).
• Support badge, building pass, and equipment readiness ahead of start dates.
• Manage offboardinglogisticsincluding access removal coordination and equipment return.

Scheduling & Administrative Support

• Schedule interviews, internal meetings, and recurring appointments across leadership and departments.
• Assistwith non-confidential HR-related administrative tasks as directed.
• Organize meetinglogistics, distribute agendas, and track follow-up items.
• Provide general administrative support to reduce bottlenecks across the leadership team.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with office vendors and service providers, including:
• Copier and office equipment vendors
• Security camera systems and service
• MSI (IT vendor) — laptop and equipment tracking
• Other operational service providers as assigned
• Track service agreements, renewal dates, and open vendor issuesthrough toresolution.

Fleet & Truck Administration

• Track truck registration renewals and ensure documentation is current.
• Coordinate routine service scheduling for company vehicles.
• Maintain organized records for all fleet-related documentation.

Contract & Document Administration

• Track administrative contracts and flag upcoming renewals for leadership review.
• Maintain organized filing systems for operational records and agreements.
• Ensure key documents are accessible, current, andproperly stored.

Office Events & Special Projects

• Coordinatelogisticsfor staff events, internal business meetings, and end-of-year events.
• Support leadership with special projects and ad hoc operational needs as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Prior experience in an office administration, office manager, operations support, or administrative coordinator role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills — able to juggle multiple priorities without dropping follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with vendors, staff, and leadership.
• Proficiencywith standard office tools and digital systems (Microsoft 365 or equivalent).
• High attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership without needing constant direction.

Preferred

• Experience supporting onboarding or offboarding processes.
• Prior vendor coordination or office operations experience.
• Familiarity with basic HR or operations workflows.
• Experience scheduling across multiple stakeholders or departments.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Onboarding runs on time and new hires arrive to a ready workspace. Vendor relationships are actively managed and renewals never sneak up on leadership. The fleet stays registered and serviced. Administrative tasks that previously fell through the cracks have a clear owner — and that owner follows through.

WHY CHASE OFFICE FURNITURE

• Stable, 50-year institution with deep roots in NYC's public and institutional sector.
• Collaborative, tight-knit team where your contributions are visible from day one.
• Brooklyn Navy Yard location — one of NYC's most dynamic working waterfronts.
• Flexible part-time schedule with meaningful ownership of real operational responsibilities.

Chase Office Supplies LTD is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.