Recruiting Coordinator I (Fixed Term)

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Vast is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator I for a fixed-term, full-time onsite role in Long Beach, CA to support talent operations for its space station program. You will own end-to-end interview scheduling for technical and non-technical roles, coordinate candidate travel and expenses, and partner with recruiting operations to troubleshoot issues and improve processes. Minimum qualifications include in-person work five days a week, a bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience, and at least two years in recruiting coordination and travel coordination. Preferred candidates bring startup or corporate experience, Greenhouse know-how, strong communication, problem solving, and impeccable attention to detail. Salary is $27 to $38 per hour plus benefits; tailor your application to highlight scheduling wins, travel coordination, data use, and a genuine passion for Vast’s mission.

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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Recruiting Coordinator I, reporting to the Manager, Talent Operations, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, non-exempt (fixed term for 6 months) position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Own end-to-end scheduling of candidate interviews (onsite or virtual) for both technical and non-technical roles
• Coordinate candidate travel and handle associated expenses as necessary
• Act as a partner for recruiting operations problems and find solutions through a mix of data, tools, and collaboration
• Streamline processes to improve both external candidates’ and internal stakeholders’ experience
• Manage clear, concise, and professional communication with candidates and hiring partners in written and verbal form

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willing to work in-person at our HQ Office in Long Beach 5 days per week
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR Coordination, or other human resources function 
• 2+ years of experience in coordinating travel for candidates

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a fast-paced start-up or corporate environment
• 2+ years of experience with Greenhouse
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail
• Strong customer service mindset
• Excellent communicator and problem solver
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and maintain unwavering poise under pressure
• Highly organized with a knack for building relationships

Pay Range: California$27—$38 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.  

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.