Office Manager

About Us

Join Cartwheel to help tackle the student mental health crisis.

Kids spend most of their days in the classroom. And teachers and staff, who play a vital role in their development, are often the first to notice when something is off. But with 1 in 5 young people struggling with mental health, schools are getting crushed by a downward spiral in student crises and staff burnout.With large increases in federal funding for schools and the rise of telehealth, schools are reimagining what mental health support can look like. Cartwheel is an early-stage startup building technology-enabled mental health services that put schools at the center. We see our role as supporting on-campus counselors, psychologists, and school social workers who see kids every day. Instead of going around them, we collaborate with them. This means:

• Earlier intervention
• Higher student and family engagement in care
• Better coordination among the trusted adults in a student’s life

Kids shouldn't just aspire to get out of bed and drag themselves to class. They should be able to experience joy. They deserve to envision and build a life they’re excited to live. If you join Cartwheel, you’ll help make this vision a reality for millions of students across the country. We’re backed by top investors including General Catalyst, BoxGroup, and Able Partners, and we're looking for mission-driven teammates to join our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Office Manager, you will ensure our corporate headquarters in Cambridge, MA is clean, comfortable, and set up for highly effective teamwork. In doing so, you will help Cartwheel build an exceptional workplace and ensure our teammates look forward to collaborating in person.

WHO YOU ARE

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Clear and concise communicator
• Go-getter who takes initiative to get things done with significant autonomy
• Flexible and comfortable with job responsibilities that evolve week to week
• Able to build strong relationships with Cartwheel teammates and external vendors
• Warm, engaging, and able to develop a welcoming team environment

EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensure the office is always set up for effective, comfortable teamwork (e.g., checking and restocking supplies, resolving AV issues, replenishing team snacks, assembling new furniture or supplies)
• Ensure the office space is well-maintained and organized (e.g., spot cleaning in between biweekly services, watering plants, setting out the recycling and trash weekly)
• Liaise with building management for facility-related issues, and coordinate repairs and maintenance for office equipment and facilities as needed
• Identify and liaise with vendors for services such as cleaning, catering, and maintenance
• Address day-to-day operational challenges and find practical solutions
• Coordinate team-building activities, in-person social events, and quarterly team retreats (e.g., setting up audio-visual technology, coordinating catering, setting up tables and chairs, making event reservations, coordinating waste removal)
• Manage the office calendar and coordinate meetings and appointments for the office
• Provide administrative support for the CEO and COO
• Foster a positive office culture and encourage teamwork and collaboration.

LOCATION: In-person in our corporate headquarters in Central Square, Cambridge, MA.

COMPENSATION: $30 per hour. 1099 contract role, 4-6 hours per week.

START DATE: As soon as possible

Cartwheel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives and an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.