Administrative Assistant

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists you will participate in the administrative functions that keep various spaceflight systems running smooth! You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of customer service. We are seeking a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent administrative and customer service skills that can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Due to the nature of the position, telework option is not available.

Responsibilities:

• Internal/External customer service
• Knowledge, skills, and ability with visitor management & security protocols for reception. Manage and verify all visitors while adhering to company and safety protocols. 
• Performs general administrative duties that are subject to change daily.
• Assist with scheduling and preparing meetings and conference rooms as needed.
• Print badges and tool chits for employees and contractors.
• Coordinate/assist with new hire onboarding.
• Provides support to administrative team and other duties as the mission requires.
• Provides stock for office centers/kitchens around campus.
• Projects - Work independently on projects, from conception to completion. These could include supporting setting up office workspace, conference rooms, procurement of office items, maintaining internal communications, organizing events and key customer meetings, and other ad hoc projects as required.
• Understands/acknowledges and adheres to Administrative Operation Directives.

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic with prior administrative, reception, or customer service experience.
• High level of integrity and business professionalism.
• Be able to multitask and prioritize with ease and at times under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, positive behavior in words and actions.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule and work a minimum 40-hour week. Overtime and weekends may be needed as mission requires. 5/2 schedule
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Able to lift materials up to 25 pounds.
• Must have valid driver license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with Visitor Management, Security, and badging protocols
• Problem solving skills, natural proclivity for learning
• Self-starter with bias for action
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Foreign language proficiency, Spanish preferred

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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