
Office Assistant at Careerswift (United States)
Careerswift· United States·
Role details
Job description
Bilgewater Group is a Chicago-based diversified services company founded in 2003. We operate across two core divisions: food service and care.
Our food service division manages a network of quick-service and counter-service locations across the greater Chicagoland area, serving thousands of customers every day at high-traffic venues, including commercial districts, transit hubs, and retail centers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an Office Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support and help keep information, documents, and routine requests organized. This is an entry-level-friendly role for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Support daily administrative tasks and requests
- Enter, update, and maintain information in spreadsheets and internal systems
- Organize digital documents and records
- Assist with scheduling, emails, and routine correspondence
- Prepare basic documents, reports, and internal materials
- Follow up on outstanding requests and tasks
- Support managers and team members with general administrative needs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Previous experience in an administrative, office, customer service, or similar role
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple routine tasks and deadlines
- Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
- Comfortable working fully remotely with a reliable internet connection and workspace
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
NICE TO HAVE
- Previous remote administrative experience
- Experience with scheduling, document management, or spreadsheets
- Experience in food service, hospitality, retail, or care environments
COMPENSATION
$18–$24 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
HIRING PROCESS
Application Review → Initial Conversation → Interview → Offer
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Bilgewater Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and value a diverse team with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Location: Remote
Why work at Careerswift
- Remote-first culture: Roles listed as "Remote" or "Hybrid" with flexibility; San Francisco office available but not required
- Early-stage impact: Join a company founded in 2025 with only 6 employees — opportunity to shape product, culture, and technical direction from near the ground floor
- Modern tech stack: React, TypeScript, Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask), Node.js (Next.js/Nest.js), PostgreSQL, AWS, OpenAI, Hugging Face, dbt, Vercel — cutting-edge AI and cloud-native tools
- AI-first engineering: Work on context-aware AI agents, real-time data ingestion, OLAP optimizations, and LLM-powered features
- Growth trajectory: Company is in hypergrowth phase (traffic up 872% monthly, headcount up 300% YoY) — strong potential for career acceleration
- Lean team culture: With only 6 people, engineers will have broad ownership and direct impact on product decisions