Office Manager

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! OFFICE MANAGER – STENNIS ARCHIMEDES TEST COMPLEX Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Office Manager will provide administrative support to all permanent and transient staff and contractors as well as be responsible for developing administrative support for the facility operations and integration with the NASA Center and state and local governments.  You will be integral to the smooth running of the test complex, the key point of contact for travelers and visitors to the site and ensure the Rocket Lab experience is maintained and well presented at all times. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Administrative Generate memos, emails and reports. Develop processes and standards for RL operations at Stennis ATC Security Issue and amend badges per NASA requirements. Maintain a NASA computer account to enter badge and access requests. Take active role within RL security team to ensure standards and protocols are followed. People & Culture Maintain and track company merchandise. Manage the employee experience including food and beverage, offsite activities and launch viewing opportunities. Facilities Help ensure a clean working environment. Manage janitorial staff, grounds maintenance, etc. Facilitate modifications to the buildings within the RL branded experience. Staff Support Track and file training for staff members, contractors, customers Answer questions and request information both internal and external to the company Community Support and initiate community outreach Local duties as reasonably required. Health and Safety Ensure safety policies are followed. Help manage inventory of PPE. Assist in preparing incident reports, annual reports, etc. YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, and EXPERIENCES: Proficient in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft office Previous experience with coordination and project management Organized, proactive, self-starter, team player. Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to influence behavior. Internal and external customer focus Open to learning values and contributing to the wider team. Ability to keep calm and perform under pressure. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.