Workplace Coordinator

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud‑based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and a data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people‑centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

The Workplace Coordinator is the owner of the employee experience and the steward of our physical space at our Arlington office. This high‑impact, part‑time role blends facilities management, vendor oversight, and community building, ensuring our Arlington office is a productive, welcoming destination for all Planeteers and guests. Reporting directly to the Director of Employee Experience, this operational backbone of our Arlington hub supports high‑value collaboration in our emerging regional market.

The role is part‑time, in‑office, based in Arlington, VA, 3 days per week (Mon, Tue, Thu).

• Facilities Management: Liaison between Planet, building manager, and service vendors; manage and triage all facilities tickets with strict SLAs.
• Safety and Security: Manage the local office safety program, conduct regular building walkthroughs, and administer physical security, including badge access, visitor management, and emergency preparedness.
• Infrastructure Support: Coordinate with the IT team on network troubleshooting and ensure the seamless operation of critical office equipment.

• Inventory Control: Own the end‑to‑end inventory management process for all office supplies and kitchen stock, utilizing checklists to maintain appropriate par levels.
• Vendor Management: Own the daily relationships and service quality for all key office vendors (janitorial, catering, supplies, specialized services). Manage contract renewals in conjunction with the Director of Employee Experience.
• Budget Administration: Manage the local office operating budget, process invoices, track expenses, and ensure timely payment to all vendors.

• Community & Connection: Lead the planning and execution of all local office culture events and "moments of connection," proactively designing experiences that build morale and drive face‑to‑face engagement.
• Internal Communications: Own and manage all local office communication channels (Slack, Workplace Calendar, weekly digest, month‑at‑a‑glance), ensuring employees are always aware of events, policies, and maintenance schedules.
• Onsite Coordination: Act as the primary coordinator and host for large internal and external onsites, ensuring A/V, room setup, and catering logistics run flawlessly.

• Experience: 4+ years in an administration role (such as Workplace or Facilities Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Front Desk Associate) preferably within a fast‑paced environment.
• Ambiguity & Creativity: Thrive and innovate in an ambiguous, emerging office environment, showing resourcefulness and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Operational
  
  Skills:
  
  Manage a budget, process invoices, and handle multiple vendor relationships simultaneously.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency with Google Workspace (Calendar, Docs, Sheets); knowledge…