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Front Desk Receptionist
Application Deadline: 16 June 2026
Department: Workplace Experience
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hawthorne, California
Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 / hour
Description
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
As the Front Desk Receptionist, you’ll be a key part in creating a welcoming, organized, and professional workplace environment. In this role, you’ll manage the flow of visitors, deliveries, and day-to-day office operations while supporting the Workplace Experience Manager and broader People & Culture team.
As the Front Desk Receptionist, you’ll be a key part in creating a welcoming, organized, and professional workplace environment. In this role, you’ll manage the flow of visitors, deliveries, and day-to-day office operations while supporting the Workplace Experience Manager and broader People & Culture team.
This position requires working onsite in Hawthorne, CA, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Remote or hybrid schedules are not available for this role.
What you'll do:
- Greet and check in visitors, vendors, and guests in a professional and friendly manner, directing them to the appropriate contact
- Serve as the main point of contact for onsite lunch deliveries
- Assist with office lunch set up, monthly birthday celebrations, and other company events as needed
- Maintain office filing and storage systems, including scanning, copying, and faxing documents
- Manage visitor calendars and parking arrangements
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries, including coordinating drop-offs with the shipping and receiving team
- Forward voicemails and messages to the appropriate parties
- Assist with conference room scheduling and meeting setup
- Support export control and facility access compliance procedures, including visitor screening and NDA tracking
- Assist the Workplace Experience team with office supply inventory, vendor coordination, and general administrative support
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming lobby and office environment
- Provide additional support for company events and special projects as needed
What you'll bring:
- 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, receptionist, or front-of-house role
- Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar and attention to detail
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong discretion and reliability when handling sensitive or confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits and Perks
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Home office set up reimbursement
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks