Operations Coordinator
The Boring Company
Administration, Operations
Bastrop, TX, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management and maintain momentum on high-priority projects, including but not limited to, site improvements, staffing and resource planning, onboarding new department members, space planning, and strategy development for efficiencies among teams.
- Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, make appointments, arrange travel, screen and delegate incoming calls, and provide other general assistance as required.
- Manage the scheduling, coordination, and administration of corporate housing.
- Organize and set up company events such as holiday parties, company picnics and milestone celebrations.
- Perform potentially confidential and complex administrative duties involving Excel, Word and PowerPoint including, typing letters, creating/updating spreadsheets, and compiling presentations.
- Exhibit a strong attention to detail, ability to adapt to daily schedules and routines, and a focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- Coordinate and schedule contractors and vendors for regular services.
- Provide general support for various departments including but not limited to: Executive Leadership, Business Development, Research & Development, Engineering, Production and Human Resources.
- Manage company swag program.
- Assist with HR onboarding and coordination, intern program coordination, and hosting of interviews.
- Oversee company vehicles.
- Handle general office duties such as visitor check-in, tours, and supplies.
- Regularly report status of projects to management for recurring work.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 2+ years of administrative experience in an office setting.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office applications and project management software tools.
- Experience supporting a high level executive in a fast paced, start-up environment.
- Hospitality or event planning experience.
- Several years of professional experience and strong computer literacy.
- Ability to participate in developing project scope, managing project schedules, and following up with stakeholders appropriately.
- Superior organizational skills including excellent written and verbal communication.
- Initiative in resolving problems and an independent worker, with enthusiasm and an energetic approach to work.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously.
Additional Requirements
- Position may require extended hours and weekend work.
- Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed. Up to 20% travel.
Culture
We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
