Office Manager; LTA

DESRI (formerly

D.

E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

At DESRI, our culture is grounded in rigorous analytics and thoughtful risk‑taking, with a strong emphasis on creativity, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement. We operate with lean teams that prioritize efficiency and minimize unnecessary bureaucracy, enabling individuals to take ownership and move quickly. We value open, constructive dialogue and believe it leads to better outcomes. Above all, we are driven to go the extra mile and support one another, fostering a collaborative environment built on accountability, integrity, and care.

DESRI is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and hospitality-minded Office Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of our New York headquarters. This individual will serve as the face of the office and play a critical role in creating an exceptional office experience for employees, candidates, clients, visitors, and vendors.

The ideal candidate is a professional with experience in office operations. They are highly responsive, reliable, service‑oriented, detail‑focused, and take pride in anticipating needs before they arise.

Success in this role is measured not simply by completing tasks, but by ensuring the office operates seamlessly, employees are supported, visitors feel welcomed, and issues are addressed proactively. It also requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt to a dynamic work environment and take on new tasks as priorities evolve.

• Provide consistent in‑office coverage and proactively address workplace, facilities, and employee support needs throughout the day.
• Serve as the primary in‑office resource and first point of contact for employees, visitors, clients, candidates, and vendors.
• Ensure the office remains organized, fully operational, well‑stocked, and guest‑ready at all times.
• Anticipate office, facilities, and employee needs before they become urgent, taking proactive action to ensure the workplace runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Proactively monitor inventory levels and replenish office, pantry, kitchen, conference room, and workplace supplies before they run low.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and guest‑ready kitchen and pantry environment throughout the day, including light tidying, organization, and upkeep as needed.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of common areas, conference rooms, kitchens, and workplace spaces to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact the employee or visitor experience.
• Own mail, deliveries, shipments, office equipment, storage, and day‑to‑day workplace logistics.
• Maintain office operating procedures, workplace documentation, inventories, and operational checklists.

• Manage reception responsibilities and create a warm, professional, white‑glove experience for all visitors.
• Coordinate guest arrivals, building access, visitor registration, badges, and meeting logistics.
• Greet and assist employees, visitors, and guests, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and high‑quality experience.
• Manage conference rooms, room setup, technology readiness, and meeting support including catering.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and assist with general inquiries.

• Coordinate internal and external meetings, recruiting events, employee gatherings, and special events.
• Manage catering orders, room setup, event logistics, and post‑event cleanup.
• Check meeting calendar daily and anticipate meeting and event needs to ensure a seamless experience for attendees.
• Partner with Human Capital, Business Operations and the Executive Assistance team to support onboarding, intern programming, employee engagement activities, and workplace events.
• Assist with wellness initiatives, celebrations, and other employee experience programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for building management and workplace vendors.
• Coordinate…