Office Operations Coordinator

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. 

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.

About This Role

The Office Operations Coordinator will be the heart of our early-stage startup, ensuring smooth daily operations and creating a welcoming environment. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from maintaining an organized and efficient office space to coordinating recruiting visits and managing vendor relationships. You'll be the go-to person for all office-related needs, contributing to a positive and productive work atmosphere. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside our company and potentially evolve into various roles as we scale.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked office environment.
• Encourage employee participation in maintaining office cleanliness and organization.
• Manage office supplies, including ordering and inventory control.
• Coordinate food orders for meetings, events, and daily needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors (janitorial, repairs, shipping, etc.).
• Schedule and coordinate on-site visitor logistics, including recruiting candidates.
• Act as the company's receptionist, greeting visitors and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Plan and execute company events, team outings, and celebrations.
• Manage shipping and receiving of packages and mail.
• Handle various ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.
• Ensure cost-effective management of office resources.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong bias for action and a resourceful, scrappy approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in basic office software and tools.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience in event planning.
• Ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Flexibility and agility to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to create a welcoming and hospitable environment for guests.
• Cost conscious mindset.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $28.00-$40.00 hourly. 

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.