Office Manager/Operations at Early-Stage Aerospace Startup

Bloom Talent

$100K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in an administrative or operational role, preferably in early-stage startups.
  • Proactive self-starter with ownership mentality over tasks.
  • Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
  • Team-oriented with a positive, low-ego attitude.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing logistics and operations.
  • Comfortable with shifting priorities common in startups.
  • Eager to take on diverse responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily office operations including inventory and vendor coordination.
  • Support finance by organizing receipts and coordinating with accountants.
  • Oversee onboarding logistics for new hires and ensure an excellent first-day experience.
  • Coordinate team events, arranging travel, meals, and logistics.
  • Engage with the local startup community to gather insights and build relationships.
  • Maintain documentation and enhance operational processes.
  • Provide cross-functional support across various teams and projects.

Benefits

  • Fully covered health benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Equity in the company.
  • 401K plan.
  • Opportunity to work with a high-output, mission-driven team.
  • In-office role fostering close-knit team dynamics.
Full Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-output, mission-driven team of 7 building safety-critical technology. In this role, you'll own office management, support finance and people ops, run logistics for team-wide monthly meetups, and help build the operational foundation as the company scales. Someone who thrives in early-stage environments, is comfortable wearing many hats, takes things end-to-end without hand-holding, and is energized by working alongside a close-knit team of builders. This is an in-office role, 5 days/week, based just outside Seattle in Kirkland, WA. 100-150K DOE + fully covered health benefits including dependents, equity, and 401K.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage day-to-day office operations, including inventory, shipping and receiving, furniture procurement, vendor coordination, and general office upkeep.
  • Support bookkeeping and finance workflows by tagging and categorizing expenses, organizing receipts, and coordinating with external accounting partners as needed.
  • Support HR and people operations by owning onboarding logistics for new hires, including laptop ordering, setup coordination, equipment tracking, and ensuring a smooth first-day experience.
  • Coordinate team gatherings and company events, including travel arrangements, accommodations, transportation, meals, and on-site logistics for both in-office and remote team members.
  • Stay connected to the local startup ecosystem by attending relevant events, building relationships, and sharing insights on early-stage company practices.
  • Support company operations by maintaining documentation and improving operational processes.
  • Provide cross-functional support to the team as needed, including potential involvement in customer success, operations, or other high-priority projects.

Qualifications:
  • Previous 3+ years of experience in an administrative or operational role, ideally in an early-stage startup.
  • Proactive self-starter with strong follow-through and a proven ability to take ownership of tasks from end-to-end.
  • Calm, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-moving, direct, and high-pressure environment.
  • Low-ego team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support a highly technical, builder-oriented team.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage logistics, documentation, and operational details with accuracy and care.
  • Flexible and comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment where priorities may shift quickly.
  • Excited to wear different hats and jump in where needed.


*Please Note: Your application will be considered for all open positions. You do not need to apply for multiple roles.

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