Office Assistant
Caplow | Manzano is hiring an Office Assistant
We seek an experienced and dynamic Office Assistant who can keep our small start-up of ten people organized and connected. This successful candidate will keep the office running and maintain our positive team atmosphere.
About Caplow | Manzano
Caplow | Manzano is a boutique green design & development firm based in Miami. Our current focus is a series of single-family residences that push the envelope of ecological design. Our goal is to build the city of the future, with particular relevance in the urban tropics. As of early 2022, we have seven projects in different stages of design development, permitting, and pre-construction. Our office team totals about ten people.
Central features of our work include maximizing elevation for sea-level rise, pursuing net zero energy, and deploying a range of voidless construction systems to manage indoor air quality. Our designs are LEED® platinum and WELL® compatible.
Here in the Caplow | Manzano family, we celebrate life and diverse interests. We are creators, sailors, hikers, and animal lovers who are interested in sustainability and the future of South Florida. We offer an open-minded and collaborative workspace. Located in the Mayfair, we are steps away from the best local restaurants and shops in the heart of The Grove (we even have trained baristas on staff!). Caplow | Manzano is also committed to the continued development of its team through the support of academic and professional endeavors.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily office operations: calendars; coordinating meetings; general support to visitors; handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries; replenish office supplies;
- Participate in meetings and conduct odd jobs as needed;
- Prepare, review and edit documents of varying kinds, including contracts, meeting minutes, vendor communications, etc;
- Maintain and expand our positive, friendly, and balanced team atmosphere
Desired Skill Set
- Personally organized, highly accurate, and detail-oriented
- Competent in Google Suite, Excel and Powerpoint
- Know what you know, what you don’t know, and how to find useful answers
- Entrepreneurial streak, independence, judgment, and maturity. Ability to go the extra mile
- Strong communication skills; sense of humor; poise under pressure
- Experienced with small business (preferred)
- A passion for ecology, sustainability, and design (preferred)
Required Experience
- Bachelor's in any relevant field
- Minimum of 2-3 years work experience
Commitment & Compensation
Full-time. Salary 39k-49k based on experience. Health plan and PTO offered after trial period. Offices in Coconut Grove; position is full time and in-person (covid protocols in place). EOE.
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