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.

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