Office Admin/Events Coordinator

About Sound Advice:
Sound Advice is a boutique recruiting, consulting, and career advisory firm whose passion is helping people (like YOU) find work that they love.

We know work can be hard. You should ENJOY (not dread) getting up every morning and find fulfillment in what you do. We are extremely selective on the companies that we provide recruiting services to. We choose to work with good, smart, thoughtful people and organizations that share our values and take care of their most valuable assets (their people). Our purpose is to find companies that provide this type of safe, respected, and progressive environments for our clients like you.

On the flip side, by helping build companies through people, teams, culture, support and feedback, we sit squarely in the middle and are truly able to give sound advice. We’re proactive. We pay attention to detail. We know how to connect the dots...and since 2006, that’s exactly what we’ve been doing.

About this Opportunity:
Our client is a privately held, medical equipment manufacturer committed to enhancing the science of bone repair. Over just a few short years, they have experienced unparalleled growth and market penetration. They are looking for an Office Admin/Events Coordinator to join the team.

This role will be onsite in Westminster, CO, and is a 3 month contract to possible permanent hire.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated, experienced, and rapidly growing team that is aggressively growing. This is a highly visible, high impact position that will directly contribute to the growth of the business. The role will be vital in operations of the company.

Job Summary:
Ensure the effective and smooth running of the administrative team, office processes, and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will also have experience with planning a wide variety of employee appreciation activities and events on small and large scales.

Specific Functions and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a small team of Office Administration staff.
• Coordinates with Executive Administration staff for internal office events and meetings.
• Oversee the planning and execution of employee appreciation events such as the holiday party, in-office staff gatherings, office, games, off-site events, etc.
• Adhere to budgets for employee appreciation events.
• Provide helpful and friendly customer service to all office visitors.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness & presentation of common office areas, stocking of office supplies, coffee supplies, trash supplies and communicating with the cleaning team.
• Indirectly support all employees by providing high quality internal customer service.
• Managing schedules for conference and community spaces.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education or Formal Training Required:
Bachelor's degree preferred, high school graduation required, and equivalent of 5 years' related experience in office management with previous experience supporting internal events for a diverse group of employees. Experience working in a large organization environment is helpful.

Qualifications Required:

• High level of organization with excellent discretion and judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in a professional environment.
• Positive, professional manner, ability to improvise success and anticipate the needs of individual audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.
• Maintain high level of business etiquette in receiving visitors or interaction with customers and vendors.
• Ability to problem solve, work under minimal supervision while carrying out independent responsibilities.
• High level of energy and willingness to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• High level of organization with excellent discretion and judgment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Extent of Supervision:
Minimal supervision while carrying out independent duties. A wide degree of latitude and creativity is expected. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Work Conditions / Physical Demands:
Able to do extensive computer work and sit for long periods of time while continually maintaining a cheerful phone presence.

Travel requirements: Minimal, if any

Benefits/Compensation (including but not limited to):
Contract rate: $25-$35/hour, based on experience and education
Upon permanent hire: Medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 401k matching, short and long term disability, potential target bonus, paid time off.

Environment: This work environment is fantastic! The facility is awesome and respected in an integrated part of the culture.