Operations Assistant

Category Labs (formerly known as Monad Labs) is a team of systems engineers and researchers on a mission to design and build at the frontier of decentralized technology. We strive to design and build step-function improvements over existing blockchain solutions. After recently raising $225M in series A funding, led by Paradigm, we are growing our team.

The Role

Category Labs is seeking an Operations Assistant to help manage in-office operations and provide broader support to the Operations team. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interface with C-suite leaders, Workplace Operations, and departments across the company. We’re looking for a motivated, resourceful individual who thrives in a dynamic start-up environment and can manage multiple work streams with efficiency and poise. This role is based in our NYC office Monday through Friday, during normal business hours

What You Will Do:

As an Operations Assistant, you will be supporting the Operations team as needed in addition to owning your own portfolio of tasks. Specific duties will include, but is not limited to:

• Office & Facilities Support – Managing daily office needs, including equipment purchasing, inventory oversight, guest and delivery coordination, troubleshooting facilities issues, and ensuring a clean and organized workspace

• Culture & Events – Helping plan and execute internal events (e.g., catered lunches, team off-sites, and social gatherings), and partnering with team leads to enhance employee experience and workplace culture

• Team & Administrative Support – As needed, assisting with staff onboarding, supporting general HR and People Ops workflows, providing scheduling support, coordinating travel, and assisting with special projects across teams

Why Work with Us

• Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. As an early member of our team, you’ll help to shape our culture.

• Compensation. You’ll receive a competitive salary.

• Resources and growth. We’re well-capitalized, with backing from leading venture funds like Paradigm, Electric Capital, Greenoaks, Dragonfly, and Coinbase Ventures. We keep a lean team, and this is a rare opportunity to join. You’ll learn a lot and grow as our company scales.

Who you are:

• 0 - 2 years of operational, administrative, or related experience

• Reliable, resourceful and self-motivated

• Team oriented, collaborative, and an effective communicator

• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized

• A natural host with a service mindset; ready to be a go-to point of contact for all things office- and employee experience-related

• Strong time management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment with limited supervision

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience managing both internal and external stakeholder expectations

Salary and benefits

Minimum full-time salary of $100,000  (**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, domain expertise, and geographic location.)

Benefits include:

• World class benefits package (medical/dental/vision)

• Unlimited paid time off

• 401(k) retirement plan + company match

• Lunch and dinner stipend (in-office NYC)

• Monthly wellness benefit

• Paid parental leave