Our Mission:
Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.
Why Drivemode:
Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the car market.
About The Role:
This is a 1099 contract role. We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive Office Coordinator to ensure our workplace runs efficiently. In this role, you’ll manage daily office operations, provide administrative support, and create a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and love keeping things in order, we’d love to hear from you!
This role will be a physical on-site position, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm PST. As a contract, this will be about 4-5 months long.
What You Will Do:
Provide a high level of customer service and support to employees and visitors, and be the go-to person for office needs
Answering and directing phone calls.
Greet employees & visitors with a professional and friendly manner, notifying the respective hosts of their arrival.
Champion Drivemode’s culture through an exceptional workplace experience and serve as the advocate for employees' needs.
Maintain and manage the conference rooms and kitchen, keeping them well-organized and stocked.
Monitoring inventory for office and break room supplies.
Support the workplace lead with onboarding/offboarding
Coordinate weekly catering for Drivemode team and New Hire lunches.
What We Are Looking For
At least 2 years of experience in the workplace, customer service or administrative support
A genuine passion for creating an exceptional workplace that fosters collaboration and creativity among employees.
Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to identify and address employees' needs effectively
Great interpersonal skills, friendly, service-oriented personality that is oriented
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in G-Suite and Slack
Nice to Have:
- Japanese fluency
Drivemode Mountain View, California, USA Office
Mountain View, CA, United States
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