The CompanyAstra’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet.
Astra delivered its first commercial payload into Earth orbit in 2021, making it the fastest company in history to reach this milestone, just five years after being founded in 2016.
By achieving monthly, weekly, then daily launches, we’ll create the infrastructure services our customers need in space to build a healthier and more connected planet.
If you’re excited by a sense of possibility, the chance to innovate, and make a difference here on Earth, we think you should work here too.How you’ll help us achieve our missionAs the Administrative Assistant, you will be supporting Legal Team and General Counsel.
Apply your expert organizational and people skills to do much more than the day-to-day calendar management and administrative duties.
We are looking for a team player that will not only support our teams but will also partner with other EA’s and Admins at the company.
Why We Value YouExcellent time management and ability to prioritizeAbility to build and maintain trust and relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience managing very dynamic calendarsStrong organizational skills and ability to multitaskProblem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to act as gatekeeper and escalate relevant information to executives as neededAbility to work effectively with minimal supervisionVery strong interpersonal skillsAbility to treat confidential information with appropriate discretionExceptional attention to detailExperience with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook), Atlassian Jira, and ConfluenceExpense managementTravel coordination (multi-leg, international & domestic.
Private as well as commercial)Event managementAbility to create & modify presentations and collaborate on special projectsResilient and flexible.
Must be able to jump in and help when neededMust be onsite at our Alameda, CA HeadquartersDesired MultipliersExperience working within a legal environmentBachelor’s degree or equivalent3 years of experience supporting VP or C-level executive(s) Track record of professional successPositive, can-do attitude>ITAR Requirements: This position requires compliance with U.S.
Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies.
All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S.
Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S.
and California laws.
Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S.
government contracts.You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position.
Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.San Francisco Applicants: Astra will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records (criminal histories) in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.