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TYPE OF WORK
Full Time
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SALARY
$900-$1100 p/mos
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HOURS PER WEEK
40
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DATE UPDATED
Jan 3, 2026
Office Manager
(Research, Writing, Systems & Operations — Mission-Driven Work)
I am seeking a high-caliber Office Manager to support complex, mission-driven work spanning education, policy, organizational development, and emerging initiatives.
This role is for an operator — someone who brings strong judgment, clear writing, and organizational discipline, and who enjoys turning complexity into clarity. This is not an administrative assistant role.
Position Details
Status: Full-time
Compensation: $900–$1,100 per month
Location: Remote
Start: Immediate
Core Responsibilities
Research & Writing (Primary)
- Conduct legal, policy, or regulatory research as needed
- Synthesize complex information into clear written materials
- Draft memos, summaries, briefs, and professional correspondence
- Write for board-facing, policy-education, and stakeholder contexts
- Incorporate feedback quickly and improve drafts over time
Office & Operations Management
- Bring structure to priorities, documents, and workflows
- Support fundamental financial organization and tracking
- Improve systems for follow-through and accountability
- Reduce friction so leadership can focus on high-value work
Working Style & Fit
You are likely a strong fit if you:
- Think clearly and write well
- Work independently without micromanagement
- Are comfortable with direct, matter-of-fact communication
- Have emotional maturity and resilience
- Treat people respectfully and professionally
- Enjoy turning complexity into clarity
- Are strong where others struggle with organization and execution
Not a Fit If You
- Need constant direction
- Are sensitive to feedback
- Prefer repetitive or purely task-based work
- Need everything fully defined before taking action
- Struggle to turn evolving priorities into clear next steps
PLEASE NOTE: I WILL NOT BE RESPONDING OVER THE WEEKEND
How to Apply — Required Initial Exercise
To apply, please submit:
1. Your resume
2. The completed written and verbal exercise below
Applications that do not include the completed exercise will not be reviewed.
Initial Screening Exercise
Part A — Written (10 minutes maximum)
Instructions:
- Write one short paragraph (120–150 words) describing how you work when expectations are high and details matter.
- Use one heading titled: How I Work
- The heading must be bolded and include the words “pink elephant” somewhere in the heading text.
- Use full sentences. No bullet points.
- Submit as a Word doc titled: LastName_FirstName_OfficeManager.pdf
Part B — Verbal (2–3 minutes)
Please record a short voice message (2–3 minutes) answering the following question:
“Tell me about a task or type of work you consistently do well and enjoy. What makes you good at it?”
You may use Loom, your phone, or any simple audio tool. Please include the link with your submission.
