Office Admin

There are too many problems that are unaddressed in the resiliency ecosystem. These problems, while quiet, are significant; and left unsolved they create gaps that widen until systems crack and missions stall.

Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don’t. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most - in the hands of users. Unlike others in the space, who focus on the flashy problems, Valinor exists to solve the quiet, unaddressed problems–the small but significant ones that lead to cracks in the country’s strength, stability, and security.

Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Red Cell Partners, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it.

Valinor is seeking an Office Admin to support our physical presence at our new office in Washington, DC. This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage team and play a key role in shaping the culture of our office. You’ll work closely with the Valinor team members in Washington DC to ensure that our office is running smoothly. 

• Be the mayor of the Valinor DC office - be the go to person for all administrative tasks in our new DC office.
• Hold the cultural North Star - organize happy hours, run point on team lunch, stock our snacks, and generally make sure all in-office team members are taken care of.
• Coordinate mail and other packages - do the occasional FedEx run, open mail and distribute to appropriate people, and arrange any bigger shipments arriving to office.
• Keep the office looking top notch - water plants, coordinate with our cleaning vendor, and ensure any sensitive materials are secure.
• Manage and check in guests - be the first face that any Valinor guests see when they get to the office and make sure they are appropriately checked in.
• Collaborate with our People team to host on-site interviews - greet candidates and be the on-site touchpoint for them throughout the interview day.
• Work with IT and building management - ensure connectivity and smooth operations by staying close to our IT team and building management to report any access issues, tech challenges, or facility problems. 
• Be onsite full-time in our Washington, DC office
• Employees will have access to information, materials, and technologies subject to U.S. export controls, i.e., EAR and/or ITAR, and must be U.S. Persons, as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, based in the United States.

• 3+ years of relevant experience as an office coordinator, executive assistant, or operations role
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple vendors, requests, and priorities simultaneously
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401K, development stipends, among others.
• Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year.
• We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey.
• Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us.
• Headquartered in Washington DC with additional coworking spaces throughout the country. We also host team offsites and colocations around the U.S.