Manager, Office and Events

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As the Office and Events Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our workplace by organizing and coordinating office administration, procedures, and internal events. You are a dynamic and service-oriented professional with a warm, approachable demeanor and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You thrive in a collaborative environment, respond promptly to the needs of others, and hold yourself and your team accountable to high standards. In this multifaceted role, you'll manage a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks with minimal supervision. You are highly organized, adaptable, and enjoy the challenge of supporting a diverse and fast-paced office environment. Due to the nature of event scheduling, you are comfortable maintaining a flexible work schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or extended hours as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Office Management (50%):

Foster a welcoming and service-focused office environment by modeling a friendly, responsive, and solutions-oriented approach to internal and external stakeholders.

• Own and continuously improve branch-level business processes to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Execute actionable project plans, set clear milestones, and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders, including regular updates.
• Source, negotiate, and manage third party vendors to sustain a safe, well-maintained, and adequate workplace.
• Develop and manage an annual operating budget for office supplies, equipment, and services; analyze spending, forecast demand, and implement cost-control measures.
• Oversee the purchasing of office necessities including but not limited to office equipment, stationery business cards, office supplies, vending services, catering, courier services, etc.
• Keep main areas, conference rooms, and kitchen stocked and cleaned; upgrade rooms and equipment as needed.
• Manage and update the office layout floor plan, ensure offices/cubicles and all spaces are cleaned properly upon exit and new incumbents have a proper set up.
• Manage swag and recognition orders, inventory and distribution of items.
• Supervise and support front office staff and day porter, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism.

Events (40%):

Ensure all events reflect a high standard of hospitality and customer service, creating inclusive and engaging experiences for all participants:

• Responsible for the coordination and execution of all internal events: employee engagement events, departmental events, giveback events, teambuilding, life-moment celebrations, including satellite events.
• Prepare and manage event timelines, calendar and budget; negotiate vendor contracts and track spending and savings.
• Manage all food and beverage needs, from placing orders to setup and cleanup.
• Evaluate event success and submit reports on outcomes.
• Support additional events such as customer and training events.

Additional Projects & Initiatives (10%):

• Identify and lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support departmental growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, along with demonstrated experience in administrative, office coordination, or customer service roles.
• Bachelor's degree a four-year college or university, preferred.
• Experience managing or supporting projects-such as coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables-is highly valued and showcases strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in M365
• Experience with Smartsheets or similar project management tools is a plus
• Customer Service: Addresses gaps in the workgroup's ability to meet emerging customer needs. Gather customer satisfaction input on behalf of the team. Holds others accountable for meeting customer needs. Aligns business processes to work with customers.
• Instills Trust: Pushes others to achieve results. Leads others to persist despite setbacks or obstacles. Fosters a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines. Drives a track record of success for the team.
• Action Oriented: Drives others to take timely action. Identifies and seizes new opportunities that benefit the business. Instills a can-do attitude in others. Pushes teams or others to take action on new challenges.
• Collaborates: Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Encourages people to express their views openly. Facilitates effective collaboration among coworkers and external partners. Involves others in making decisions on behalf of the group.
• Ensures Accountability: Accepts responsibility for successes and failures of own work and the team's work. Holds self and team accountable for outcomes (e.g., achieving goals and complying with policies and procedures). Monitors metrics and milestones to chart progress against expectations and accountabilities. Designs feedback processes into the work.
• Drives Results: Pushes others to achieve results. Leads others to persist despite setbacks or obstacles. Fosters a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines. Drives a track record of success for the team.
• Situation Adaptability: Adapts or shifts priorities in response to the needs of clients, constituents, or the organization. Helps the workgroup adapt to new situations. Knows when to shift approach and when to stay the course in the face of changing demands. Sets an example of adaptability.
• Decision Quality: Holds others accountable for making sound decisions that comply with policies and standards. Is willing to make tough decisions and move them forward, even if they are unpopular. Strikes the right balance between accepting workable solutions and pushing for better alternatives. Synthesize information, experience, and various inputs to determine the best course of action.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for understanding. Adjusts communication style to fit the audience and the message.
• Builds Effective Teams: Coaches others on how to build effective teams. Communicates clear goals and roles to team members. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills and leverages the strengths of individual members. Rewards team efforts and accomplishments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job is operated in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 5% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Riverside, CA

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$70,400 - $91,500 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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