Business Operations Assistant
About The Position
Critical Loop is building integrated energy systems, specializing in energy management and battery control systems that connect distributed energy resources to improve grid access. The Business Operations Assistant supports the Business Operations team and helps keep day-to-day operations running smoothly as the company grows. The role includes facilities and hospitality support, general administrative tasks, and ad hoc requests. It is a hands-on opportunity for a student or someone early in their career to learn about facilities operations at a growing startup. The position is part-time, hourly, and non-exempt, and is performed on-site at the Torrance and Long Beach locations. The stated availability requirement is 20 hours per week on-site in Torrance.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in school, a recent graduate, or has 0–2 years of work experience.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of following through.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable handling confidential information.
- Available to work 20 hours per week on-site in Torrance, California.
- Able to lift 25 pounds or more.
- Reliable transportation for local driving during the workday, if needed.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in business, operations, or a related field.
- Prior experience in an administrative, office, retail, or customer-facing job.
- Experience with Google Workspace or similar tools.
- Comfort with spreadsheets, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate facility maintenance at the Torrance and Long Beach sites and work with outside vendors to keep both locations running smoothly.
- Order and stock snacks, office supplies, and kitchen essentials.
- Plan and set up hospitality and catering for team lunches, meetings, and events.
- Prepare and ship packages to remote employees and manage incoming mail and package pickup and delivery as needed.
- Make supply runs and local errands between sites as needed.
- Assist People & Talent with new-hire onboarding needs.
- Support the team with ad hoc administrative requests, including printing and other day-to-day needs.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for local errands and supply runs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
