The Office Manager is responsible for the general operation of the Cultural office, including the administrative staff. This role is also responsible for the organizational efficiency by nurturing a positive, inclusive work environment.

• Ensures peak operations for the organization and implements preventive measures for potential issues.
• Ensures office efficiency by maintaining common areas, creating and documenting process and procedures, handles correspondence, manages file systems, and oversees supplies and equipment.
• Oversees day-to-day office activities as main point of contact in reception area, and keep management informed regularly via performance reports.
• Provides managerial and sometimes direct administrative support as needed, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and events; booking travel; maintaining file systems; mailing and shipping packages; and updating contacts database and employee lists.
• Oversees and maintains office equipment for uninterrupted function, identifies needs and acquires supplies, manages vendor relationships, and coordinates food deliveries when requested.
• Manages all aspects of space/infrastructure planning (ex: moves, additions, changes to workstations) and provide answers, resources, and solutions when requested.
• Hires, trains, develops, empowers, coaches, counsels, conducts performance and salary reviews, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, disciplines, and recommends terminations as appropriate.
• Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of experience in office management is preferred.
• Intermediate computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, e-mail, and Internet.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.
• Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
• Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.