Tempo Automation

Reception and Office Administrator

San Diego, California, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$71kDetected 28 days ago

ComplianceExcelLogisticsInventory ManagementHRMechanical DesignPower ElectronicsResearchLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

Tempo is backed by leading climate and energy investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, and Prelude Ventures.
For more information, visit www.tempoenergy.com.
You will be the face of the company at the front desk while simultaneously acting as the administrative engine for our leadership team.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all visitors and deliveries. Maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming reception area while directing guests to the appropriate host.
Assist People Operations in company events and team building organization, taking the lead and ownership in maintaining process from start to finish once kicked off by tracking budget, logistics, and other critical moving pieces.
Maintain mailroom duties: receiving and mailing out office related mail/packages that are G&A related (does not pertain to production or manufacturing).
Act as the main point of contact for our cleaning crew and other facility vendors to ensure the office, lab-support areas, and common spaces are maintained to a high standard. Oversee maintenance for all office equipment (printers, copiers, etc.).
Proven ability to manage a busy front desk while staying focused on detailed administrative tasks like travel and scheduling.
Act as the main point of contact for our cleaning crew and other facility vendors to ensure the office, lab-support areas, and common spaces are maintained to a high standard.

Coordinate meeting logistics, including room booking (virtual/physical) and required technology.
Ability to read engineering drawings, inspect hardware, and identify dimensional and surface quality features during fabrication and testing
Ability to wear and work effectively in required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, safety shoes, and other appropriate gear in high-temperature lab and shop environments
Visual acuity: Ability to read engineering drawings, inspect hardware, and identify dimensional and surface quality features during fabrication and testing
3+ years of experience in a front office, reception, or administrative role, preferably within a startup or technical environment.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and experience using digital tools for scheduling and travel booking.
High proficiency in Google suite and Slack and experience using cloud-based platforms and services.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $68,000 to $71,000 + equity and benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity or benefits.

Maintain mailroom cleanliness and ensure general office supplies are always in stock and available for employees to access.

You professionally say what you mean, lead with empathy, use tact, ask when you're unsure, and keep the people around you informed without being asked.
At a company our size, communication gaps are expensive, and good communicators add to success and efficiency!

This listing is sourced directly from Tempo Automation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.