Office assistant (Part-time)

Description

Working in the Business Support team, the office assistant will ensure that tasks necessary to maintain smoothly running days are accomplished. In this parttime workweek position, many tasks are routine so self drive and creativity are important to keep the function fun and fulfilling.  

The successful candidate is expected to physically be at work every morning of the work week from 8:30am, with an end time anywhere from 11:30 to 13:30 to complete a 20-hour workweek, depending on the duties of the day. Remote work will not be possible. 

Responsibilities

Daily Operations 

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall functionality of office and common areas.
• Support the upkeep of shared kitchen, break, and recreation spaces.
• Monitor and maintain office equipment and facilities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Assist with general office maintenance and workplace readiness. 

Inventory & Supplies Management 

• Manage inventory levels of office, kitchen, and facility supplies.
• Coordinate the ordering and replenishment of consumables, stationery, and other operational necessities.
• Ensure shared areas are adequately stocked and maintained. 

Facilities & Workplace Maintenance 

• Support facility maintenance activities and liaise with service providers as needed.
• Assist with waste management, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate the care and maintenance of workplace furnishings, equipment, vehicles, plants, and other company assets. 

Hospitality & Employee Experience 

• Assist with hosting visitors, guests, and external stakeholders.
• Support the planning and execution of company events, meetings, and employee engagement activities.
• Help create a welcoming, safe, and well-functioning workplace environment. 

Administrative & Operational Support 

• Provide general operational and administrative support across the organization.
• Assist with logistics, transportation, and errands as required.
• Provide coverage for team members during absences and support ad hoc business needs.
• Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated relevant experience in an office setting with the ability to understand the dynamics of a fast-moving company
• A friendly disposition and happy, nurturing nature 

Desired Experience 

• Hospitality background is a plus. The successful candidate will own several tasks with guidance and support.
• Curiosity about space 

Key skills

• Organization and inclination to be orderly and neat
• Practical knowledge of how to maintain an establishment with many members
• Must have a valid driver’s license as well as the ability and willingness to drive company vehicles
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new applications 
• English-speaking is a must; Dutch-speaking is a plus 

Note that the role is a permanent position that will start with a fixed-term contract of 12 months. 

Diversity & Inclusion

At Dawn Aerospace, we believe that diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work.

About Dawn Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose.
Our mission is to enable the next generation of space users by providing more sustainable and scalable ways to access and move around in space. We believe this access, in the form of a transportation network, will fundamentally change what’s possible from space. We currently focus on three areas of space transportation:

• In-space propulsion
  We're a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for various classes of satellites. Our systems utilise safe, accessible propellants and we have over 170 of these propulsion units on more than 40 operational satellites already. A further 200 units are in production.
• In-space servicing
  Coupled with our propulsion expertise, we are ensuring that our customers' satellites are refuellable. In the coming years, Dawn will offer a refueling service to enable life extension of customer satellites. This new market is aligned with our sustainability goal to ensue a clean and safe space for everyone! 
• Spaceplane
  We are developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, combining the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to sub-orbital space.

Our international teams are distributed across four locations: the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA.

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