SFT is seeking a dedicated and organized Office Manager to join our team in New York City. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player with a positive attitude, strong time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This role involves fulfilling various administrative duties, managing financial records under the supervision of the Operations Manager, overseeing merchandise inventory, and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. This role is a great opportunity to be part of a creative, strategic, and dynamic organization at the forefront of Tibet’s non-violent struggle for freedom! University students and recent grads seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, implement, and maintain office systems to help fit the needs of a fast-paced and busy grassroots organization.
- Fulfill administrative duties, including: filing, hard-copy and electronic record retention, copying, composing routine correspondence, handling mail, and pay bills through check payments.
- Act as office receptionist, answering phones and referring calls to appropriate staff.
- Oversee SFT’s merchandise inventory, order sheet, sales, and shipping through Shopify.
- Maintain a general inventory of SFT’s gear and equipment.
- Ensure all office equipment is functional and stored appropriately.
- Perform emergency response duties as necessary.
- Perform related work as assigned by SFT’s Operations Director and Executive Director.
Preferred: Prior administrative work experience, prior experience with Shopify, familiarity with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc), and basic proficiency in the Tibetan language is a plus.
REQUIREMENTS
- Growth mindset and eager to learn on the job.
- Highly motivated team player.
- Independent problem solver with a positive attitude.
- Time management and detail-oriented.
- Organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred; students pursuing a University Degree at New York City institutions are also encouraged to apply!
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
- Follow-through: Stay on top of all specific tasks/follow-up items and general areas of work; consistently meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail: All external communication is polished, accurate (right content, no misspellings, grammatical errors, etc.) and precise (reflects nuances, captures subtleties, etc.) and “fits” the situation.
- Team player: As the Office Manager, your role is vital to the sustainability of our team; each of us are individually integral to the team’s total effectiveness.
About Students for a Free Tibet:
Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) is a creative, strategic, and dynamic organization at the forefront of Tibet’s non-violent struggle for freedom. We are a chapter-based network of young people and activists around the world. Through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action, we campaign for Tibetans’ fundamental right to political freedom. Our mission is to empower and train youth as leaders in the worldwide movement for social justice.