Job Details

Company Description

Inspired Flight's Purpose Statement says it all - Conserving resources, creating jobs, and saving lives by innovating the American drone manufacturing. Founded in San Luis Obispo, California our entirely U.S. based team designs, builds and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both commercial and government customers.

Our purpose driven team exemplifies our Core Values. We are:

Collaborative: We harness the collective intelligence and energy of our team to surpass individual potentials and achieve shared goals.

Humble: We cultivate a culture of flexibility, collaboration, and a genuine eagerness to learn from one other's perspectives and experiences.

Perseverant: We embrace challenges with tenacity and resilience, as enduring commitment drives our breakthroughs and success.

Diverse: We place a high value in people of all heritages, genders, sexual orientations, and points of view to spark innovation and solutions, enriching our work environment and outputs.

Self-Aware: We strive to clearly understand our own strengths and weaknesses to continuously advance our capabilities and contributions.

Continuously Improving: We are committed to ongoing learning and innovation by always seeking ways to enhance our processes, products, and personal expertise.

Underlying all of this is our deeply rooted belief that the cutting-edge aerial tools we create are advancing an industry that is good for people, good for our planet and good for the United States of America.

Location

This is an in-office position for hire at Inspired Flight's HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Job Description

Inspired Flight Technologies is looking to enhance their team with the addition of an Office Administrator. The Office Administrator plays a vital role in maintaining the day-to-day operations of our office. This person will be the go-to resource for general administrative support, facility upkeep, and guest hospitality. We're seeking someone who is detail-oriented, personable, and enjoys creating a clean, well-stocked, and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors.

This role will report directly to the General Manager. This is a prime opportunity for a highly motivated and creative professional that thrives in a startup environment and is looking for career development and advancement.

Typical responsibilities:

• Manage office supply inventory: order new supplies and maintain organized storage
• Maintain tidiness and cleanliness in shared spaces including the break room, conference rooms, and front desk area
• Restock break room supplies (coffee, snacks, utensils, paper goods, etc.) and ensure all appliances are clean and functional
• Greet and check in guests and vendors; ensure visitor experience is professional and welcoming
• Coordinate office lunches or catering for meetings, events, and guest visits
• Support the General Manager in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment
• Assist with setting up trainings/demos, light event planning, team celebrations, and office culture initiatives
• Coordinate distribution of packages and mail
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and service providers related to office and facility needs
• Assist the General Manager with ad hoc tasks and administrative projects as needed

You'll excel in this role if you have:

• 1-3 years of experience in an office coordinator or front desk role
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, proactive, and service-oriented demeanor
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort lifting light items (up to 25 lbs) and being physically active throughout the day

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree, or equivalent discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inspired Flight is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.