Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator

About Us:

BlackSky is a geospatial intelligence solutions provider that enables organizations to task, collect, and transform data from earth observation, global sensor networks, mobile devices, and social media to deliver on-demand insights about places, events, and assets that are critical to their operations. Blacksky provides satellite collection, data, and cloud based -processing and analytic solutions to organizations that are capitalizing on the exponential growth of a wide range of sensor and collection platforms for delivering the next generation of GEOINT and location intelligence solutions. BlackSky has extensive expertise and capabilities in commercial remote sensing, multi-source analytics, cloud computing, open source software development, Amazon Web Services, and big data geospatial analytics. BlackSky provides solutions to commercial and government organizations with relevant programs with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), US. Army, and U.S. Air Force Research Labs.

The Administrative Coordinator is a critical member of the team setting the tone for our fun, engaging and dynamic work environment. The successful candidate will create an organized, positive, and engaging work environment, executing proactively and with high standards to meet the needs of the team. This is a full-time position and requires in-person work at our Herndon office. As this is an in-office position, reliable transportation is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Run the daily office operations for our Herndon location.
• Ensure the office workspace and common areas are clean, safe, and organized.
• Greet visitors with warm hospitality and host candidates during in-office interviews and complete the guest registration process.
• Support the EA team and other executives through tasks as needed.
• Oversee confidential materials, meetings, schedules.
• Send and receive mail, package shipments, and deliveries.
• Answer the main office phone line.
• Order and keep drinks, snacks, and office supplies well-stocked.
• Coordinate with building management and vendors on facilities and maintenance issues.
• Coordinate internal operational systems including keycards for employees and all facilities.
• Additional facility oversight and customer support as needed.
• Assist in planning company local events for the holidays and quarterly events, as needed.
• Coordinate catering needs when needed (ordering, set up, and take down).
• Position requires the ability to stand, squat, reach, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience providing administrative and office support.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook and calendar management.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments as well as take initiative to accomplish tasks.
• Excellent customer service, professionalism, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Highly dependable, punctual, and responsible. Comfortable working with confidential matters.
• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year in a business environment.
• Event coordinating experience.

Life at BlackSky for benefits eligible employees includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Awesome swag

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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