Workplace Operations Associate

The Monad Foundation is a team of dedicated ecosystem and community builders who are on a mission to massively grow the impact of decentralized tech. We believe that the Monad https://monad.xyz/ blockchain--the performant and parallel EVM Layer 1--will help decentralized apps eat the world. THE ROLE Monad Foundation is looking for someone to join us in Workplace Operations to own the day-to-day experience of our NYC office and support key moments across the employee lifecycle. This person ensures our physical workplace runs smoothly, our team feels supported, and in-office logistics are seamless for employees, candidates, and visitors alike. You’ll partner closely with Recruiting, IT, and the broader Operations team, serving as a central connector across workplace logistics, employee experience, and office coordination. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a natural “host mentality” - you are often the person who makes things feel thoughtful, smooth, and well taken care of. We’re looking for someone highly proactive and detail-oriented who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can confidently manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. The office is in Flatiron, Manhattan, NYC. This is for an on-site (5 days/week in office) role. WHAT YOU WILL DO You’ll own aspects of the day-to-day experience and operations of our NYC workplace, while also supporting cross-departmental initiatives that enhance how our global team works together. OFFICE & VENDOR OPERATIONS Help maintain a functional, well-run office environment through vendor coordination and workplace logistics. - Serve as the primary point of contact for office vendors, including cleaning services and maintenance providers - Coordinate ad hoc office repairs and facilities-related needs - Manage office supply, kitchen, and amenities ordering to keep the workplace stocked and functional - Support general workplace logistics to ensure a smooth and comfortable office environment WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYEE SUPPORT Support a thoughtful and well-run in-office experience for employees. - Coordinate in-office employee visits, including desk assignments and access setup - Maintain the NYC office and workplace operations calendars and support general workplace and internal ops team documentation - Help manage culture and appreciation moments, including birthday gifts and small team experiences - Coordinate recurring in-office experiences such as monthly team lunches and other employee-focused moments - Assist with occasional outbound shipments and other in-office logistics RECRUITING & CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE Partner with Recruiting to help create a seamless and welcoming in-person candidate experience. - Support logistics for on-site interviews - Welcome candidates to the office and help ensure a professional, friendly, and well-organized interview day CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT Work closely with internal teams to ensure the office is ready for both everyday work and special initiatives. - Collaborate with IT on conference room and in-office technology readiness (IT owns systems; you help ensure spaces are prepared and usable) - Partner with the broader Operations and leadership team to continuously improve employee experience and company operations - Support the Ecosystem team with logistics for in-office events WHO YOU ARE - Resourceful, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership - A strong communicator who collaborates well across teams and functions - Adaptable and calm in a dynamic, startup-style environment - Highly organized with sharp attention to detail - A natural “host” - you enjoy making people feel welcome and supported in a shared space - Brings a positive, solutions-oriented mindset and approaches challenges with a proactive, can-do attitude - Comfortable with dogs (we have an office dog!) REQUIREMENTS - 3+ years of experience in workplace operations, office management, employee experience, or similar operational roles - Proficient in workplace tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion - Strong time management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities - Comfortable working on-site and handling in-person logistics daily - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience working with both internal teams and external vendors - Based in NYC and able to work from the office 5 days per week SALARY AND BENEFITS Minimum full-time salary of $120,000 (**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; a final offer amount may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, domain expertise, and geographic location). Benefits for full-time employees may include medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees), paid time off, paid parental leave, and 11 company-observed holidays. WHY WORK WITH US - Challenging problems. You’ll tackle deeply complex and technically demanding problems, with autonomy and impact. - Endless Opportunity for Impact. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are slow and bandwidth-constrained. Monad’s core innovations offer developers and founders the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer to power global on-chain finance. - The right team. You’ll be part of a world class team, who are exceptional and highly-motivated. - Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. - Strong Ecosystem. The broader Monad ecosystem has attracted support from leading investors, builders and long-term contributors.