Office Manager

Job Title: Office Manager

Location (city, state): Chicagoland Area, IL

Industry: Events

Pay: $30–$36/hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established organization within the events industry, known for its fast-paced environment, modern office space, and collaborative culture. This role is open due to an internal promotion and offers strong visibility across the organization.

Job Description:

The Office Manager serves as the first point of contact for the office and plays a critical role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly. This position supports meeting coordination, office management, and administrative functions while partnering closely with leadership and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary front desk contact, greeting visitors and managing a high volume of incoming calls
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including room scheduling, catering, and technology needs
• Manage conference room calendars and daily meeting activity
• Support planning and execution of office events, leadership meetings, and holiday activities
• Oversee office supplies, facilities coordination, and general office organization
• Submit purchase orders, assist with expense reporting, and prepare basic reports
• Sort and distribute mail and support HR with onboarding logistics
• Communicate office updates, meeting details, and event information to employees

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of office management or related administrative experience
• Proven experience coordinating meetings and conferences in a corporate setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Perks:

• High exposure to leadership and executive teams
• Opportunity to build strong internal partnerships
• Modern, professional office environment
• Long-term internal growth potential