Office Manager

Who we are

About Agaso Outdoor

Agaso Outdoor is a bespoke vehicle restoration shop in Ventura, CA specializing in the early Ford Bronco. Our uncompromising commitment to build quality, with refined, timeless aesthetics, gives our clients a connected driving experience. To that end, Agaso offers products that make the off-road and outdoor experience even more enjoyable, and help expand the boundaries of both the journey and destination. The team's mission stems from a love of connected experiences and maintaining the soul and integrity of every product offered.

We believe in the value our restorations can bring to the lives of our clients through connecting them to their environment, their friends and family, and themselves. With a growing team of technicians and engineers that are true artists in their own right, the company continues to expand capacity and refine its core product while consistently adding to its catalog. Agaso Outdoor is a house of early Bronco connoisseurs with decades of experience in vintage 4x4s and a passion for making each unit better than the last.

About the team

Founders Lisa Cady and August Paro each bring unique perspectives to Agaso Outdoor but share an uncompromising commitment to the core mission. Lisa comes from a residential interior design and historic preservation background, while August has a background in hospitality, set, and furniture design, and has been restoring vehicles for most of his life. Shop Manager Tom Kuljis is a master gardener and motorcycle enthusiast with a background in startup operations.

Our team works tirelessly in all aspects of the mission to consistently innovate and refine products and services. All operations and builds are executed by a team of skilled project managers and technicians. Agaso's in-house training program allows efficient education for various crafts to all types of technicians, with a rigid structure to adhere to the shop's specific standards and assembly practices.

What you'll do

Agaso Outdoor is looking for an administrative mastermind to join their team of luxury gearheads and Ford Bronco enthusiasts. You'll be the heartbeat of the shop, managing shop open and close, shipping and receiving, restocking and maintenance. As a pivotal part-time role, the Office Manager not only keeps the well-oiled machine of Agaso running, it'll have a huge role in process improvement and smoothing out the kinks of our small business. If you love organization, mastering new skills, and adding a human touch to the simple, everyday things, we're looking for you!

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop open and shop close procedures
• Preside over shop supply inventory
• Spearhead shipping and receiving
• Manage office budget and restocking supplies, including frequency
• Organize expense reports
• Provide runner services; must have active DL and reliable transportation
• Systematize and delegate shop maintenance and cleaning
• Take messages, phone calls, and oversee non-technical customer service
• Contribute to light social media content management, non-creative
• Copy edit Squarespace homepage content, as needed
• Possible growth path into Brand Manager / Project Manager / Sub Assembly Tech, depending on area of interest

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

Preferred qualifications

Pay and benefits

The average pay for a role off this kind in the US is $20-22 / hr, depending on experience. This will be a relatively flexible part-time role, averaging 12-15 hours per week.

We look forward to hearing from you

We at Agaso seek employees who embody passion, resilience, and integrity. We encourage applications from those whose experiences may not align perfectly with the job description. Your unique skills and enthusiasm will distinguish you, particularly if your career has followed unconventional paths. Agaso values diverse viewpoints and individuals who think critically and challenge norms. Come join our team.