Project Coordinator

at Vast Space

Location

Long Beach, California, United States

Compensation

$51k–$72k USD

Type

full time

Posted

Today

Market range · function + seniority

$160k—$199k—$236k

p25 · target · p75 · n=800

Posted $72k · well below market

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Job description

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 Project Coordinator, reporting to the Director, Marketing Operations, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. This role will coordinate vendor relationships, manage organizational operations, and execute marketing and brand initiatives.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Support the operations and logistics surrounding marketing and communications projects
Assist with vendor management, communications, and logistics across the Marketing department
Assist with internal and external event planning logistics, including trade shows and experiential events as it pertains to marketing deliverables
Facilitate and own vendor communications to make sure projects are driven forward and internal/external teams are kept informed on latest updates
Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost overruns
Coordinate with supply chain and accounts payable by keeping track of time purchase order inputs, assisting with vendor onboarding, and helping process vendor invoice payments on time with the finance team

Minimum Qualifications:

1-2+ years of experience
Experience working multiple projects across various disciplines
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience with Brand Marketing and digital marketing skills
Ability to double check artwork via Adobe Creative Suite or tools like Figma
Familiar with Google workspace
Ability to create and update request for purchase requisitions and orders (POs)
Understanding of artwork requirements, basic materials, creative and design workflows
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range:

Project Coordinator: $50,840 - $72,168

Pay Range: California

$50,840—$72,168 USD

COMPENSATION 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.

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