Front Desk Receptionist
Administration
Hawthorne, CA, USA
USD 25-35 / hour + Equity
Posted on May 14, 2026
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.
- Application Deadline
- May 27, 2026
- Department
- People Operations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $25.00 - $35.00 / hour
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
About Astrolab
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…
Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Recruiter Phone Interview
Stage 3:
Video Interviews
Stage 4:
On-site Interview
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.