Office Manager/ Receptionist

Karman Industries • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $50,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Karman Industries is seeking an Office Manager/Receptionist to serve as the welcoming face of its Gardena headquarters and keep the office running smoothly day to day. The role is the first point of contact for visitors and candidates, helps shape the in-office employee experience, and provides occasional calendar and travel support to the leadership team.

The position owns the day-to-day office environment, including supplies, food and snack inventory, onboarding logistics, branded merchandise, and company events and culture programming. It also supports onsite guest hospitality, including VIP visits. The role is suited to someone who enjoys keeping things organized and running smoothly in a fast-paced, in-person environment.

Karman Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and is not influenced by legally protected status. The company accepts direct applicants only and is not working with outside recruiters or agencies for this role.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in office administration, front desk/reception, hospitality, or a customer-facing role.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, in-person environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a welcoming presence.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with sound judgment about what needs attention first.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors, candidates, and guests, creating a warm and professional first impression.
• Support onsite guest experience, including VIP hospitality for partner and investor visits.
• Manage the day-to-day headquarters environment so the team can focus on its work.
• Manage office supplies, lunch and snacks, and inventory across common areas and workspaces.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding logistics, including workspace setup, equipment, access, and day-one readiness in partnership with HR and IT.
• Manage branded merchandise programs, including vendor sourcing, inventory, and swag for onboarding, events, and partner gifting.
• Plan and execute company events, offsites, all-hands meetings, and culture programming from start to finish.
• Help reinforce company values through the everyday office experience.
• Provide ad-hoc calendar support and book leadership-team travel, including transportation, accommodations, and itineraries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed