Workplace Coordinator

Facilities and Operational Excellence (The Stability Focus)

• Facilities Management: Act as the primary liaison between Planet, the building manager, and all service vendors (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical). Manage and triage all facilities-related tickets (Jira, Landlord Portal) with strict SLAs.
• Safety and Security: Manage the local office safety program, conduct regular building walkthroughs, and administer physical security, including badge access, visitor management, and emergency preparedness.
• Infrastructure Support: Coordinate with the IT team on network troubleshooting, and ensure the seamless operation of critical office equipment.

Financial and Vendor Oversight (The Business Focus)

• Inventory Control: Own the end-to-end inventory management process for all office supplies and kitchen stock, utilizing checklists to maintain appropriate par levels.
• Vendor Management: Own the daily relationships and service quality for all key office vendors (janitorial, catering, supplies, specialized services). Manage contract renewals in conjunction with the Director of Employee Experience.
• Budget Administration: Manage the local office operating budget, process invoices, track expenses, and ensure timely payment to all vendors.

Community & Culture Building (The Strategic Focus)

• Community & Connection: Lead the planning and execution of all local office culture events and "moments of connection," proactively designing experiences that build morale and drive face to face engagement (e.g., wellness programs, themed gatherings, holiday parties).
• Internal Communications: Own and manage all local office communication channels (Slack, Workplace Calendar, weekly digest, month-at-a-glance), ensuring employees are always aware of events, policies, and maintenance schedules.
• Onsite Coordination: Act as the primary coordinator and host for large internal and external onsites, ensuring A/V, room setup, and catering logistics run flawlessly.

This role creates positive change by ensuring the Arlington office is a productive and welcoming destination for all Planeteers and guests, supporting high-value collaboration in an emerging regional market and building community through culture events and moments of connection.

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in an administration role (such as Workplace or Facilities Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Front Desk Associate) preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Ambiguity & Creativity: Ability to thrive and innovate in an ambiguous, emerging office environment, showing resourcefulness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Operational Skills: Ability to manage a budget, process invoices, and handle multiple vendor relationships simultaneously.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency with Google Workspace (Calendar, Docs, Sheets); Knowledge and/or willingness to master facilities ticketing systems (e.g., Jira), Canva, and basic design software.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Look for Work: Ability to proactively identify needs and take action without explicit direction.
• Experimental Mindset: Willingness to experiment and learn from both successful and suboptimal experiences to continuously improve the workplace.
• Culture Architect: Ability to design and deliver employee engagement programs that strengthen collaboration and belonging across hybrid teams.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

US National Salary Range: $26.78 — $33.46 USD per hour

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors to help solve the world's toughest obstacles.