Operations Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for an <strong>Operations Specialist</strong>, reporting to the <strong>Operations Manager</strong>, to support the operational infrastructure required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.</p> <p>This will be a<strong> full-time</strong>, <strong>non-exempt </strong>position located in our Long Beach location.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist with organizing, moving, and staging equipment and supplies</li> <li>Assemble furniture and prepare workstations for new hires, including desks, chairs, and file cabinets</li> <li>Support onboarding setups and day-to-day workspace readiness</li> <li>Stock office, shop, and operational supplies as needed</li> <li>Assist with event setup and breakdown</li> <li>Perform basic equipment moves up to 40 lbs unassisted</li> <li>Complete assigned tickets, checklists, and daily task lists</li> <li>Escalate issues, risks, or missing information to senior team members</li> <li>Follow safety protocols and operational procedures</li> <li>Support general office and operations tasks as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1+ year of experience in operations, facilities, workplace services, logistics, hospitality, retail operations, or a related hands-on support role</li> <li>Ability to follow clear instructions, complete assigned tasks, and communicate issues promptly</li> <li>Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs unassisted</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting office operations, facilities, events, moves, or workspace setups</li> <li>Familiarity with ticketing systems, inventory tracking, or vendor coordination</li> <li>Basic understanding of space planning, workplace safety, and operational workflows</li> <li>Strong time management, attention to detail, and task execution skills</li> <li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities</li> <li>Positive, service-oriented approach to supporting internal teams</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to support critical mission milestones or operational needs</li> <li>Ability to work in office, shop, and operational environments</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted</li> <li>Specific certifications, as appropriate</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Range: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Operations Specialist I: $24.50/hr - $34.00/hr</li> <li>Operations Specialist II: $30.00/hr - $42.00/hr</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$24.50</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$42 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS<br></strong><br>Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><br>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS<br><br></strong>The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.<br><br></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong><br><br>Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</p></div>