Workplace Lead

About us

Our mission is to become the de facto way people learn foreign languages. We begin by teaching the next billion people English and Spanish.

English is the global language of business, culture, and communication, and over 1.5 billion people around the world are actively trying to learn right now. Others dream of communicating with the half-billion native Spanish speakers across the globe. The problem is that it's nearly impossible to learn to speak a language without constant access to a speaking partner. Grammar and vocab apps don't really help – you need to actually converse with someone.

Speak is on a journey to fix this. We're creating an AI-powered experience that replicates the flow of a conversation, without needing a human on the other end. The goal is to make it radically more accessible to be able to have conversations in a foreign language and eventually help hundreds of millions of people gain fluency who otherwise wouldn't be able to.

We started on this journey over five years ago and we've still got a long ways to go. We're thoughtfully adding new team members only when we think they can truly play a big role in our mission.

Speak launched first in South Korea where we have quickly grown to become the top grossing education app in the country. We have now delivered this winning product to more than 30 countries globally and are continuing to expand to more markets in the coming months. The company is well funded, raising a recent Series B backed by investors like OpenAI, Founders Fund, Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, Lachy Groom, Josh Buckley, and others. We’re a team of 60 based primarily in SF, Seoul, Tokyo, and Ljubljana.

About this role

This role will be key to operating our headquarters in San Francisco, CA and will be responsible for assisting with operations in other global offices in South Korea, Japan, and Slovenia. You’ll be critical in maintaining an excellent work environment, ensuring high levels of organization and colleague satisfaction as well as championing the mission of the internal operations team to empower and support the rest of Speak business through a safe, healthy, and enjoyable work environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee and support all administrative duties in the office and ensure that office is operating smoothly
• Manage all office-related responsibilities, policies, and guidelines and assist with general office-related questions or concerns
• Work with the People team to plan and coordinate activities and events to foster company culture
• Assist in a variety of HR needs including onboarding new hires and ensuring excellent candidate experience
• Manage vendors and contractors: planning for, purchasing, and upkeep of workstations, furniture, and office equipment
• Manage office budget and inventory, and place orders as necessary
• Provide other administrative support as necessary, including scheduling group meetings and internal communications
• Resolve any issues associated with building services including: interior furnishings, ad hoc/planned and repairs and maintenance, fixtures and equipment, and more

What we’re looking for?

• 2+ years of experience in an office manager, administrative, or coordinator role partnering with all levels of the organization
• A keen sense for organization, office aesthetic, and a get-things-done mindset
• A high level of accountability and skill in processes and project management
• A scrappy and can do attitude with a willingness to jump in and problem solve
• Excellent communication, and ability to listen and adept at building trust with others and promoting inclusivity with teams
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, and Notion; managing corporate spend, and travel accommodations
• Experience within a tech company or a fast growing startup preferred

Why work at Speak

1. Join a fantastic, tight-knit team at the right time: we're growing very quickly, we've raised our Series B and an additional extension from some of the top investors in the valley, and we've achieved product-market fit in our initial markets. You'd join at a magical time when a single person could significantly change the course of the company.
2. Do your life's work with people you’ll love working with: we care strongly about our craft and want every person at Speak to feel like they're growing every day. We believe in the idea that working with people you both enjoy and have respect for makes everything better. We hire thoughtfully and only work with people we admire deeply.
3. Global in nature: We're live in over 40 countries and launching in a number of new markets soon. We have dedicated offices in San Francisco, Ljubljana, Seoul, and Tokyo, and you’ll have the opportunity to talk to users in each of these regions on a regular basis as well as travel.
4. Impact people's lives in a major way: Learning a language is one of the single most life-changing skills one can learn, and right now 99% of people never achieve their goal because the process is broken. We’re helping millions of people achieve their goals and improve their lives.

Speak does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.