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Workplace Operations Specialist

Hermeus
Actively Hiring
Washington, DCcontract$52K - $52KPosted Today
Internal OperationsInternships & Co-ops
About This Role
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

About the Role:

We're looking for a contract Workplace Operations Specialist to keep our office running smoothly day to day. You'll be the onsite point of contact for workplace needs, making sure the space is organized, stocked, and welcoming for employees and visitors.

You'll work closely with Workplace Operations, Facilities, IT, Security, People, property management, and vendors to keep the workplace experience consistent.

Contract Details

  • Schedule: 25 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–2:00pm
  • Contract Duration: 6 months initially

Responsibilities:

Office Readiness

  • Do regular walkthroughs of workspaces, conference rooms, kitchens, and common areas
  • Keep shared spaces clean, organized, and presentation-ready
  • Support daily opening and closing of the office
  • Spot issues early and route them to the right team
  • Employee Experience & Hospitality

  • Be the friendly, responsive first stop for employee and visitor requests
  • Help with meetings, leadership visits, and onsite events
  • Set up and reset conference rooms, and loop in IT on any tech or equipment issues
  • Kitchen, Supplies & Inventory

  • Keep kitchen, snack, and coffee areas stocked and tidy throughout the day
  • Track inventory for kitchen and office supplies and flag what needs reordering
  • Assist with ordering to keep the right amount on hand
  • Receive, sort, and distribute deliveries, including catering
  • Keep supply and storage areas organized
  • Cross-Functional Support

  • Share workplace needs and issues clearly and quickly with partner teams
  • Escalate when needed and follow through until resolved
  • Support company initiatives that affect the workplace
  • Requirements:

  • Experience in workplace operations, office coordination, hospitality, facilities support, or a related field
  • A strong customer service and hospitality mindset
  • Great organization and attention to detail
  • Able to manage your own daily priorities and follow through
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Comfortable working with employees, leadership, visitors, and vendors
  • Proactive, adaptable, and at ease in a fast-paced environment
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    Eligibility & work details

    Work authorization

    No U.S. person or export-control requirement stated in this listing.

    Work arrangement

    On-siteWashington, DC, US

    Travel

    No travel indicated in this listing.

    Estimated application time

    ~2 min to start on the employer site

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    Hypersonic / Aerospace
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    Job Summary
    Employment Typecontract
    DepartmentInternal Operations
    CategoryInternships & Co-ops
    Salary Range$52K - $52K
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