Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. As the Front Desk Receptionist, you'll be a key part in creating a welcoming, organized, and professional workplace environment. In this role, you'll manage the flow of visitors, deliveries, and day-to-day office operations while supporting the Workplace Experience Manager and broader People & Culture team.

This position requires working onsite in Hawthorne, CA, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Remote or hybrid schedules are not available for this role.

What You'll Do:

• Greet and check in visitors, vendors, and guests in a professional and friendly manner, directing them to the appropriate contact
• Serve as the main point of contact for onsite lunch deliveries
• Assist with office lunch set up, monthly birthday celebrations, and other company events as needed
• Maintain office filing and storage systems, including scanning, copying, and faxing documents
• Manage visitor calendars and parking arrangements
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries, including coordinating drop-offs with the shipping and receiving team
• Forward voicemails and messages to the appropriate parties
• Assist with conference room scheduling and meeting setup
• Support export control and facility access compliance procedures, including visitor screening and NDA tracking
• Assist the Workplace Experience team with office supply inventory, vendor coordination, and general administrative support
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming lobby and office environment
• Provide additional support for company events and special projects as needed

What You'll Bring:

• 13 years of experience in an administrative, receptionist, or front-of-house role
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar and attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong discretion and reliability when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

About Astrolab

Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we

Demonstrate and inspire trust.

Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.

Thrive in balance.

Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.

Seek diverse perspectives.

We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.

Move with purpose.

Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.

Make an impact.

We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1:

Application Review

Stage 2:

Recruiter Phone Interview

Stage 3:

Video Interviews

Stage 4:

On-site Interview

Stage 5:

Offer

Stage 6:

Hired