{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gatesventures/jobs/7733570003","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5765690003,"location":{"name":"Kirkland, WA"},"metadata":null,"id":7733570003,"updated_at":"2026-05-13T17:00:42-04:00","requisition_id":"158","title":"Administrative Concierge","company_name":"Gates Ventures","first_published":"2026-05-13T17:00:42-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to catalyze innovations that solve global problems and improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. We do this by incubating products, advocating for important causes, engaging with global organizations, and managing venture investments.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Gates Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Administrative Concierge is the heartbeat of our office experience. This role ensures the workplace runs smoothly while delivering a high standard of hospitality to employees and guests alike. The ideal candidate is organized, service-driven, and proactive; someone who takes pride in the details and creates an environment where people feel genuinely welcomed.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Team\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Gates Ventures, our work supports Bill Gates’ contributions to the world of global health, clean energy/climate change, science, education, technology, and philanthropy. We are a small, collaborative organization and support each other across levels, teams, and workstreams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Guest \u0026amp;amp; Visitor Experience\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Welcome and escort guests to meeting spaces, ensuring a seamless and professional arrival experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors throughout their time in the office\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Meeting \u0026amp;amp; Space Readiness\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage meeting room flow; reset, clean, and restock spaces between meetings\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support meeting logistics including light setup and cleanup for gatherings of all sizes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with administrative staff to ensure a smooth meeting experience end to end\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Kitchen \u0026amp;amp; Office Upkeep\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Keep all kitchens across office spaces fully stocked, clean, and organized daily\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain storage areas and stockrooms in an orderly and accessible state\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct routine grocery runs and restocking as needed\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist with lunch setup and cleanup for employee meals and catered meetings\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Office Operations\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage all mail and packages, including labeling and courier coordination\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Respond to day-to-day office needs with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adapt fluidly to shifting priorities and support additional needs as they arise\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Qualifications\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2–5+ years in office support, hospitality, workplace services, or a related field\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to anticipate needs and take initiative\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional, approachable, and responsive\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining consistency and quality throughout the day\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dependable and self-directed; follows through without needing to be reminded\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and comfort with workplace tools and systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to pass a detailed background check\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;This is an in-person position\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. Starting salary offers will vary depending on a number of factors, including education, experience, and qualifications. This role also qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus. Gates Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401(k) program with employer match. Our benefits also include generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4027887003,"name":"Operations","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4034836003}],"offices":[{"id":4019759003,"name":"Kirkland ","location":"Kirkland, Washington, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gatesventures/jobs/7712638003","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":5755342003,"location":{"name":"Kirkland, WA"},"metadata":null,"id":7712638003,"updated_at":"2026-04-28T17:03:09-04:00","requisition_id":"155","title":"Communications \u0026 External Affairs Associate","company_name":"Gates Ventures","first_published":"2026-04-28T17:03:09-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to catalyze innovations that solve global problems and improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. We do this by incubating products, advocating for important causes, engaging with global organizations, and managing venture investments.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Gates Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Team\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Gates Ventures, our work supports Bill Gates’s contributions to the world of global health, energy innovation, science, education, technology, and philanthropy. We are a small, collaborative organization and support each other across levels, teams, and workstreams.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Role:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Communications \u0026amp;amp; External Affairs Associate for the Communications \u0026amp;amp; External Affairs team will provide a wide range of support across media relations, external affairs, and correspondence. The Associate will have the opportunity to contribute to important projects, collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role. This is a 2-year Limited Term Employment (LTE) role and is required to be in person in the Kirkland office.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide support across a variety of activities for media relations and external affairs, including meeting management (agendas, recaps, follow-up) and development of briefing materials - including messaging, Q\u0026amp;amp;A, bios, and relevant coverage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support research needs to inform communications plans.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support correspondence (e.g. requests for event attendance, participation, and other varied requests for our principal’s time).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain media interactions within an existing CRM system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain knowledge management system - update and organize content.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with cross-functional teams - support trips, events and special projects as needed. May include onsite event support, large-scale printing projects, and creation of media lists.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a collaborative liaison and partner to the Gates Foundation and other entities connected with Gates Ventures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;As with most communications/PR jobs, travel may be required and some work will be required outside of normal office hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in addition to the required experience. Communications or English majors preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3-4 years of experience in public relations, executive communications, social media, project management, or corporate affairs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff and external partners.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated capabilities in project management and diplomacy with peers, colleagues, and managers. (Must be a true team player.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must have a proven track record of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, requiring attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. Proactive, able to anticipate and solve problems before they occur.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience in maintaining confidentiality and privacy during sensitive situations, and able to use discretion with communications. Must be able to uphold and ensure security and confidentiality of all information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated effectiveness meeting deadlines in a role requiring continual attention to detail in composing, drafting, and proofing materials.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Able to maintain a positive, cooperative, and professional attitude in stressful and time-sensitive situations and circumstances.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Able to pass an extensive background investigation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and OneNote, and general digital savvy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to work in person at the Kirkland office.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;u\u0026gt;COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\u0026lt;/u\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000. Starting salary offers will vary depending on a number of factors, including education, experience, and qualifications. Gates Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401(k) program with employer match. Our benefits also include generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4027886003,"name":"Communications \u0026 External Affairs","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4034836003}],"offices":[{"id":4019759003,"name":"Kirkland ","location":"Kirkland, Washington, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]}],"meta":{"total":2}}