Space Startup Recruiting Coordinator

vardaspace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to ensure a crystal-clear, hospitality-driven candidate experience while partnering with recruiters, hiring managers, and engineers to keep the hiring engine running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities in a high-velocity environment. This on-site role offers stock options and long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• Polished, professional written and verbal communication.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; you catch the things others miss.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
• Service‑driven approach with high emotional intelligence.
• Experience working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality with discretion.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule virtual screens and onsite interviews with accuracy and speed.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for candidates - own all candidate communication with professionalism, clarity, and warmth.
• Deliver a seamless end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring candidates feel informed, respected, and well-supported at every step.
• Maintain accurate tracking, notes, and pipeline progress in our ATS (Greenhouse).
• Prepare interview agendas, scorecards, materials, and logistics to keep hiring teams aligned and ready.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to support structured, efficient, and consistent interview processes.
• Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts or last‑minute changes with a solutions‑oriented, calm‑under‑pressure approach.
• Support metrics, reporting, and data integrity initiatives that help us continuously improve our recruiting engine.
• Act as a knowledgeable onsite host - welcome candidates, provide workspace tours, and introduce them to Varda's culture and environment.
• Support recruiting events and onsite engagements that help build Varda's talent pipeline.
• Set up travel logistics for candidates flying in from out of town.
• Partner with our Recruiting Ops function to learn and contribute to systems, process documentation, and operational tooling.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Discretion

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Greenhouse

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to ensure a crystal-clear, hospitality-driven candidate experience while partnering with recruiters, hiring managers, and engineers to keep the hiring engine running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities in a high-velocity environment. This on-site role offers stock options and long-term incentives.