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People Operations SpecialistVenus Aerospace • Houston, TX, United States
People Operations Specialist

People Operations Specialist

Venus Aerospace • Houston, TX, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
Who We Are:
Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace. At Venus, we're looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.
The role:
The People Operations Specialist supports day-to-day office and People Operations activities. This role helps ensure a smooth, professional experience for employees and visitors by providing administrative, coordination, and general office support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment, with a strong focus on professionalism, communication, and attention to accuracy.

What You'll Get To Do:

  • Front Desk & Visitor Experience: Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a warm, professional experience that reflects Venus Aerospace. Manage check-ins and enforce ITAR compliance while coordinating VIPs, vendors, candidates, and new hires.
  • Executive & Office Support: Act as a gatekeeper for C-Suite executives by managing lobby flow, visitor access, and meeting confidentiality. Maintain the appearance and readiness of shared spaces and support internal teams with general office needs.
  • Conference Room & Calendar Coordination: Manage conference room calendars to avoid conflicts and ensure all rooms are clean, properly set up, and A/V ready.
  • HQ Facility Tour Coordination: Coordinate onsite tours for partners and external groups, including scheduling, logistics, guest materials, and team alignment. Support setup, guest escorting, and post-tour cleanup to deliver a polished experience.
  • New Hire & Candidate Coordination: Partner with HR to support candidate scheduling, visits and onboarding days, including swag preparation, workspace setup, badge distribution, and on-site guidance.
  • HR Administrative Support: Assist the People Operations Director with administrative tasks such as documentation, scheduling, and record organization
  • Food, Beverage & Meal Support: Provide meal coordination on an as-needed basis by working with catering vendors to order, set up, and facilitate employee meals, ensuring inclusive dietary accommodations. Support occasional off-site or after-hours events and assist with lifting or moving supplies as needed.
  • Facility Logistics & Delivery Support: Provide backup support for hangar deliveries and ensure secure, timely package processing.
  • Additional Support: Assist with VIP visits, internal events, meeting logistics, and general administrative tasks (e.g., supplies, phone coverage, documentation).

What You Have:

  • Approximately 2 years of experience supporting front desk, hospitality, or administrative functions in a professional environment.
  • A consistently positive, professional attitude with strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to pivot and multitask smoothly, especially in a dynamic startup environment where priorities may shift.
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially with executive activities and sensitive programs.
  • Comfortable enforcing ITAR-compliant visitor procedures (training provided).
  • Ability to lift, carry (20 to 25 lbs.), transport items, and work outdoors as needed for events.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
Location:
On-site in Houston, TX
Benefits:
Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.

ITAR Requirements
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here.
Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [emailprotected] or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.
For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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