Operations Coordinator

Operations CoordinatorCompany brings together an exceptional team of scientists, developers, and engineers dedicated to advancing virtual and augmented reality technologies. We are seeking a contract Operations Coordinator to oversee and enhance operational processes across our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to executing operational tasks that align with team objectives. In this role, you will provide direct support for process improvements and internal and external initiatives, frequently navigating ambiguous environments.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute, organize, and streamline core operational tasks across the team.Monitor operations to identify potential issues, taking corrective action or escalating as appropriate.Maintain and organize information-sharing platforms and document repositories.Develop new tools to address organizational requirements and deliver technical support.Coordinate and facilitate team events and activities.Assist in the management and allocation of facility space.Qualifications5+ years of professional experience in operations (or equivalent) demonstrating sustained operational excellence.Proven project management, interpersonal, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.Proactive disposition with a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to engage effectively with stakeholders across the organization.Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.Prior experience in a fast-paced research or product development environment.Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, or a related field; relevant professional experience will also be considered.Must-Have SkillsStrong interpersonal communication — must be sociable, approachable, and comfortable interacting with everyone from junior employees to VPs.Strong written communication — clear, professional documentation and correspondence across a research org.Hands-on operational execution — willingness to personally do the physical/logistical work (event setup, equipment distribution, lab logistics, onboarding/offboarding walkthroughs), plus the organization and project-management discipline to juggle multiple priorities.Nice-to-Have SkillsPrevious contractor or employee experience (explicitly a nice-to-have, not a disqualifier).Prior experience in a fast-paced research, hardware, or product-development environment.Tool/process building — creating lightweight tools, trackers, and documentation repositories to solve org needs.The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $48.00 - $53.00 /hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.