Workplace Experience Manager

AeroVironment, Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

9/80 schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Workplace Experience Manager to oversee the day-to-day facilities, admin, and employee experience as the company opens a new 132,000 sqft manufacturing site.

The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and a welcoming environment while coordinating with line managers on project transfers. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in fast-paced office or manufacturing settings, strong Microsoft Office skills, and experience coordinating multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a fast-paced, hands-on, employee-facing office environment.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience researching, organizing and coordinating multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Experienced and proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Previous experience working in aerospace industry is desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building lobby and visitor check in/check out policies while following ITAR requirements.
• Escort visitors/contractors through the building in compliance with Security policy.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, room reservations, guest offices, minor audiovisual, and catering.
• Document technical meetings and follow up on action items/commitments.
• Coordinate and execute facility tours for high level customers and visitors.
• Planning company functions and appreciation activities.
• Create and review purchase requests, requisitions, expenses, and invoices for facilities and administrative teams; maintain accurate project coding and procurement records.
• Work with diverse group of employees to assist on projects as assigned by line managers.
• Work with project leads to ensure proper information and documentation transfer throughout the life of a project.
• Coordinate facility issues, maintain service provider relationships, ensure repairs are scheduled and completed.
• Order and maintain building supplies and office stocking.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Office administration

Aerospace industry knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary

The Workplace Experience Manager oversees the day-to-day workplace, facilities, administrative, and employee experience activities to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment. They will help manage the opening of our brand-new state-of-art 132,000 sqft manufacturing facility with this position growing to support a team in the near future.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain building lobby and visitor check in/check out policies while following proper ITAR requirements
• Escorting visitors/contractors through the building in compliance with Security policy
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, room reservations, guest offices, minor audiovisual, and catering
• Documenting technical meetings and follow up on action items/commitments
• Coordinate and execute facility tours for high level customers and visitors
• Planning company functions and appreciation activities
• Create and review purchase requests, requisitions, expenses, and invoices for facilities and administrative teams; maintain accurate project coding and procurement records.
• Work with diverse group of employees to assist on projects as assigned by line managers
• Working jointly with project leads to ensure proper information and documentation transfer throughout the life of a project
• Coordinate facility issues, maintain service provider relationships, ensure repairs are scheduled and completed
• Order and maintain building supplies and office stocking
• Special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, hands-on, employee facing office environment. Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent is required or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experienced in researching, organizing and coordinating multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Experienced and proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Previous experience working in aerospace industry is desired

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills – written and verbal
• Maintains a professional demeanor with a high level of customer service
• Consistent in demonstrating sound organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and planning skills while efficiently prioritizing workload
• Skilled at follow-up/follow-through while maintaining professionalism
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and works well with all levels of employees up to Senior Management
• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
• Consistently follows established procedures on routine work and typically requires instructions only on new assignments
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Uses hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects (Frequent) Bending, crouching, kneeling and reaching to file and maintain files (Frequently) Ability to lift and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes up to 25 lbs (Occasionally)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is

$89,000 - $135,750

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. ITAR U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.