Job Title: Operations / Office Assistant (Temp-to-Perm)
Location: New York, NY (SoHo) – Fully Onsite
Industry: Fashion / Retail / Operations
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35-hour work week)
Pay Rate: $20

Permanent Salary: $24/hr

Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm (approx. 4 months before permanent conversion)

A well-known fashion brand based in SoHo is seeking a Junior Operations / Office Assistant to support their operations and office management team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced fashion environment and contribute to a variety of operational projects.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking on both administrative and hands-on responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite office in SoHo

• Open office layout with collaborative team seating

• Casual, creative environment with visible merchandise and inventory in the workspace

• Small, lean team environment (approximately 7 employees) with a strong team-first mentality

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Office Support

• Assist with day-to-day office operations and administrative projects

• Order and manage office supplies

• Coordinate with building management and vendors (cleaning services, security access, etc.)

• Support internal operational processes and special projects

Inventory & Logistics

• Receive, check in, and organize incoming merchandise

• Pack and prepare clothing inventory for shipping

• Scan and track inventory items and maintain records

• Prepare inventory documentation and reports

• Upload and format inventory data in Excel

• Create purchase orders and coordinate through internal systems and external portals

Financial / Administrative Support

• Review and organize invoices

• Prepare documentation and purchase orders for accounting

• Maintain accurate operational and inventory records

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative, operations, retail, or office support experience preferred

• Comfortable handling inventory and light physical tasks (lifting boxes, packing shipments)

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Ideal Candidate

• Flexible and willing to support multiple operational functions

• Positive, motivated, and eager to learn

• Hands-on team player with a “no task too small” mentality

• Able to manage responsibilities independently while supporting a small team

Permanent Benefits (upon conversion)

• Full benefits package

• $3,000 annual clothing allowance

For a quicker response, please send your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal