Administrative Assistant

Company & Mission:

Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.

AGILE is headquartered in Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK. 

Agile Space Industries is looking for an adaptive, resourceful, and proactive Administrative Assistant I who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This full-time, in-person role is based at our Durango airport location. This opportunity requires someone who can confidently manage shifting priorities, solve problems effectively, and take ownership of projects from start to finish. If you enjoy wearing many hats, anticipating needs, and making things happen, this position may be a great fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible administrative assistance that supports the work of team members across the organization, from project managers and directors to occasional senior leadership requests.
• Serve as the welcoming presence at the front desk, greeting visitors, managing check-ins, and receiving deliveries.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, including onsite interviews and travel in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Help organize and maintain office spaces, ensuring a productive environment with supplies and equipment readily available.
• Manage meeting room calendars.
• Direct inquiries, provide general office support, and take initiative on administrative projects as they arise.
• Maintain organized records and prepare documents, ensuring information is accurate and accessible.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Perform other related duties to support smooth operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity, able to pivot quickly as priorities change.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and resourcefulness in finding solutions.
• Ability to take ownership of projects from initiation through completion, ensuring deadlines are met and results delivered.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle internal communications with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with a willingness to learn collaboration tools (e.g., Slack and Teams).
• Willingness to step in and support the team wherever needed.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior administrative or professional experience preferred.
• Experience managing projects and driving them to completion is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, as needed, for office supplies or equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: Exempt

The expected salary range for this role is $22-$27 an hour. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange at $24.50 an hour, rather than the upper end.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Location: Onsite - Durango Airport Office

This position will remain open for at least two weeks from the posting date and will continue to accept applications until it is filled.

What You'll Love About Us:

100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.

Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave

The company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee’s salary.

Employee referral program

Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities.  In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

• Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations, it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.