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Salary: USD 75,000 - 105,000 / annual
Ohalo Genetics, a plant breeding and agricultural innovation company, is seeking an Office & Operations Manager to join their growing team in Watsonville, CA. This is a hands-on, critical role within the Operations organization responsible for ensuring seamless facility operations during a period of rapid growth.
You will work onsite 5 days per week at one of Ohalo's three Watsonville greenhouse facilities, reporting to the Greenhouse Operations Lead. This role sits at the intersection of office management and operational support, requiring you to manage daily facility operations, lead visitor and employee experience, support key executives, and help build the infrastructure that enables Ohalo to operate at scale.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing office operations: ordering supplies, coordinating meals, maintaining clean and well-organized workspaces for both office and greenhouse staff
- Supporting the greenhouse facilities team on complex operational projects as they arise
- Organizing employee events (happy hours, All Hands meetings, company celebrations) in partnership with the People team
- Ensuring safety and compliance programs are current, including documentation, inspections, and trainings
- Managing vendor relationships and service agreements (janitorial, HVAC, landscaping, waste, pest management)
- Acting as the critical thinker and problem-solver for building and office needs, liaising with property management and external vendors
- Serving as the onsite point of contact for recruiting interviews, new hires, and guest visits; managing the receptionist desk and shipping/receiving
- Managing seating plans, desk setups, mail and package systems, and coordinating with IT for new hire technology needs
- Providing supplementary office management support for the Aptos location, including pest control, snack ordering, and maintenance coordination
You will be joining a purpose-driven team at a pivotal moment as Ohalo scales operations. The company develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties to help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops.
Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of experience in facilities management, office management, or operations (biotech/ag-tech/lab/greenhouse exposure a plus)
- Relentless work ethic and positive attitude; scrappy, agile doer mentality
- Critical thinker and independent problem solver; eager learner who can tackle complex problems with minimal direction
- Driven, focused, and tenacious; committed to working until the job is done right
- Energized by new projects and challenges in unfamiliar areas
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with exceptional time management skills
- Willingness to adopt a "do what it takes, as long as it takes" startup mindset (not a traditional 9-5 role)
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience providing ad hoc executive support
- Spanish language skills
