Operations Coordinator (Redmond, WA)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator III on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role is onsite in Redmond, WA.

The Operations Coordinator will work with an existing team of scientists, developers, and engineers dedicated to advancing virtual and augmented reality technologies. This role will oversee and enhance operational processes across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to executing operational tasks that align with team objectives. In this role, you will provide direct support for process improvements and internal and external initiatives, frequently navigating ambiguous environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute, organize, and streamline core operational tasks across the team.
• Monitor operations to identify potential issues, taking corrective action or escalating as appropriate.
• Maintain and organize information-sharing platforms and document repositories.
• Develop new tools to address organizational requirements and deliver technical support.
• Coordinate and facilitate team events and activities.
• Assist in the management and allocation of facility space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in operations (or equivalent) demonstrating sustained operational excellence.
• Proven project management, interpersonal, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive disposition with a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to engage effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced research or product development environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, or a related field; relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication — must be sociable, approachable, and comfortable interacting with everyone from junior employees to VPs.
• Strong written communication — clear, professional documentation and correspondence across a research org.
• Hands-on operational execution — willingness to personally do the physical/logistical work (event setup, equipment distribution, lab logistics, onboarding/offboarding walkthroughs), plus the organization and project-management discipline to juggle multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience in a fast-paced research, hardware, or product-development environment

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.
• Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.