Operations & Events Manager

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 4,586,000 - 5,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) and Roth retirement accounts

Paid time off & holidays

Remote office setup stipend

Job summary

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce in Seattle, WA is seeking a Manager of Operations & Event Services to oversee daily office operations and the 2,500-square-foot Microsoft Events Center, handling bookings, budgets, and staff coordination.

The role emphasizes a hands-on leadership style, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to a welcoming, professional workplace. Occasional early mornings or evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in office operation and administration, workplace operations, event management, facilities coordination, hospitality, reception, customer service, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day workplace operations, ensuring a professional, organized, and welcoming environment for employees, members, tenants, and guests.
• Serve as the primary front-office contact, managing visitor experiences, inquiries, workplace logistics, and office services.
• Coordinate facilities, vendors, building management, and workplace resources to support business operations and resolve day-to-day issues.
• Improve processes, maintain operational procedures, and manage office inventory, purchasing, and workplace readiness activities.
• Support employee and tenant onboarding, workplace access, and office resource coordination.
• Administer Certificates of Origin and support other operational and administrative services.
• Serve as Floor Warden and support workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and business continuity efforts.
• Contribute to special projects and other operational initiatives that support the Chamber's mission and organizational success.

Skills

Office operations

Event management

Facilities coordination

Vendor management

Budget management

Customer service

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce in Seattle, WA is seeking a Manager of Operations & Event Services to oversee daily office operations and the 2,500-square-foot Microsoft Events Center, handling bookings, budgets, and staff coordination.

The role emphasizes a hands-on leadership style, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to a welcoming, professional workplace. Occasional early mornings or evenings may be required.