The Office Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of the Vineyard Gazette office, helping ensure that the organization runs efficiently, professionally and smoothly. This position serves as a central point of coordination for office administration, subscribers, employee support, vendors, facilities, supplies, records and internal communications.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced media environment.
Key Responsibilities
Office Operations
- Serve as a point of contact for vendors, visitors and outside service providers in the front office of the Gazette
- Manage office supplies, equipment, mail, deliveries, and general administrative needs
- Coordinate office vendors and service providers, including maintenance, repairs, utilities and other building-related services
Circulation and Distribution
- Processing subscription payments, renewals, and other requests
- Customer service with subscribers
- Weekly processing of mailing and maintaining newsletter subscription lists
- Reporting and filing of vendor paperwork
- Oversee distribution onsite and offsite storage, quantity and organization
Financial
- Assist with invoices, bills, purchase orders, and vendor payments
- Maintain vendor records and contracts
- Help monitor recurring office expenses and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in office management, administration, operations or a related field
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Flexible, team player
- High level of attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Proficiency with Microsoft OfficeExcel
- Comfort learning and working with business software and online systems
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a wide range of colleagues
- Professional, friendly and service-oriented approach.
This is an in-office role in the historical Vineyard Gazette offices in Edgartown. Salary $55,000-$60,000. Potential for growth. Vineyard Gazette offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits and paid time off.
The Vineyard Gazette Media Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
