Part-Time Office Administrator - Organize & Support Teams

Faros; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Faros in Redwood City, CA is seeking a highly organized, proactive Part-Time Office Administrator to help keep our office running smoothly and create a welcoming, productive environment for our team. This hands-on role handles day-to-day operations, coordinates vendors and supplies, supports team events, and provides administrative support across the organization.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in office management, workplace operations, administrative support, or a similar role.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable interacting with employees, executives, and vendors.
• Self-directed and able to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Comfortable working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and common workplace tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and order office, kitchen, and general supplies.
• Stock drink refrigerator, unload dishwasher, and make coffee.
• Coordinate office services, repairs, and maintenance as needed with building management, vendors, maintenance, cleaning, and other service providers.
• Handle incoming deliveries, and office correspondence.
• Maintain office organization, conference rooms, common areas, and supplies, ensuring the workplace is organized, stocked, and running smoothly.
• Support company meetings, lunches, team events, and occasional employee activities.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve office processes and employee experience.
• Handle special projects and other operational tasks as needed.

Skills

Office management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-directed

Startup environment

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Faros in Redwood City, CA is seeking a highly organized, proactive Part-Time Office Administrator to help keep our office running smoothly and create a welcoming, productive environment for our team. This hands-on role handles day-to-day operations, coordinates vendors and supplies, supports team events, and provides administrative support across the organization.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup.