What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office & Operations Coordinator, Platform position at Interplay?
LOCATION
New York, NY, USA - Onsite 5 days a week (NoHo Office)
JOB DESCRIPTION
We’re looking for an Office and Operations Coordinator who’s excited to own the day-to-day office experience, manage events, and support core operations administration. This role is ideal for someone who’s highly organized, personable, and proactive, someone who can keep a physical office running smoothly by getting their hands dirty and problem solving whatever issues might arise, and enjoys improving and sustaining the behind-the-scenes systems that help a team move faster.
You should be comfortable with administrative work, vendor coordination, and office logistics/organization, but also tech-forward: strong computer skills, quick to learn new systems, and interested in setting up automations, better processes, and clean documentation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
OFFICE
- Own the daily office rhythm: supplies, mail/packages, guest experience, meeting room readiness, and general office organization.
- Coordinate vendors and service providers (cleaning, repairs, internet/IT support, building management, etc.)
- Manage office inventory and purchasing; keep the office stocked and cost-conscious.
- Maintain office guidelines and make it easy for people to follow them (signage, docs, quick training).
EVENTS
- Manage and coordinate all internal events, external Interplay hosted events, and all events being held at the office.
- Event coordination with internal and external represnetatives.
- Handle ordering and set up of catering.
- Manage all scheduling.
- Manage RSVPs and RSVP communication.
- Responsible for day of execution including set-up and breakdown.
OPERATIONS
- Help run operational “admin backbone” tasks: documentation, trackers, forms, intake workflows, recurring checklists.
- Identify operational friction and propose improvements (templates, automations, better trackers).
- Execute platform support to Interplay portfolio companies, colloquially know as “connecting the dots” with an emphasis on sourcing leads for intro requests.
- Help maintain simple dashboards and trackers (e.g., Airtable/Notion/Sheets), ensuring data is accurate and current.
- Act as a go-to person for “how do I…?” questions around internal systems and workflows.
- Assist with general accounting needs like tracking and recording expenses, managing monthly uncategorized reports, and executing recurring business payments.
- Support business entity filings, annual reports, and compliance documentation with state agencies.
- Assist in creating, publishing, and managing blogs, podcasts, and marketing content across platforms.
- Collect and report weekly analytics for marketing, talent, website, and podcast performance.
- Maintain email groups, support Airtable database updates, and assist with scraping tools and research tasks.
WHO YOU ARE
- A self starter and motivated to learn.
- A problem solver and someone who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty.
- A swiss army knife who can and wants to handle a multitude of different responsibilities.
- Organized.
- A person experienced in managing timelines and are able to organize information into plans.
- A person who is creative and willing to generate innovative ideas for events and marketing campaigns, always staying ahead of industry trends.
- A proactive problem solver, capable of identifying potential issues and providing timely solutions.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships.
- A person capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism.
- A tech-savvy and comfortable working with various software and tools related to marketing, event planning, content creation, and data management.
- A person who gets things done, finds a way around walls and pursues excellence.
- A person looking for a role to gain a wide array of experiences.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 2 years experience in office management, operations, executive admin, or similar coordination-heavy roles preferred but not required.
- Strong computer/technical skills (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom; confident learning new tools quickly).
- Exceptional organization and follow-through; you can manage multiple streams without dropping details.
- Personable and service-oriented, comfortable helping others and creating a great in-office experience.
- Clear written communication and comfort documenting processes.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- 2 years in administrative, operations, or business support roles.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Airtable, LinkedIn, Affinity, Quickbooks, and content management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
- A self-starter who can identify process improvements and take initiative.