Executive Assistant
AstroForge
Administration
Seal Beach, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 8, 2025
About the Company
At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.
Job Description:
As we continue to scale, we’re looking for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to our executive team and help drive efficiency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Essentially, this role will help create the operational foundation we need to continue to move fast.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct administrative support to executives, managing schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Act as a gatekeeper, prioritizing communications and ensuring seamless workflow.
- Coordinate company-wide events, off-sites, and key meetings with external stakeholders.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Assist with document preparation, reports, and internal communications.
- Support operational needs, including office management tasks and vendor coordination.
- Anticipate the needs of the leadership team and proactively resolve issues before they arise.
General Requirements:
- Experience: 3+ years in an EA or administrative role, preferably in a high-growth startup, aerospace, or tech environment.
- Organized & Detail-Oriented: You thrive in a fast-moving environment and excel at keeping things on track.
- Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.
- Problem Solver: You think ahead, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, scheduling tools, and general office software.
- Discretion & Integrity: You’ll be handling sensitive company information, so trust and confidentiality are essential.
Why Join Us?
At AstroForge, you’ll be at the forefront of space exploration and resource acquisition, working on challenges that have never been tackled before. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of asteroid mining and contribute to a revolutionary industry with immense scientific, economic, and environmental potential.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Vision and FSA benefits available
- 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
- 10 paid Holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
- Equity on the ground floor of a startup
Salary
$100k-$140k
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.