Front Desk Coordinator

Front Desk CoordinatorWe're seeking a Front Desk Coordinator to join our growing team! You'll serve as the face of the company, creating a welcoming and professional environment for team members, candidates, and guests. This is not a passive, sit-back role- the front desk is the heartbeat of the office and every minute matters. This role is equal parts hospitality and operational excellence. You'll anticipate needs before they arise, handle high-traffic, multi-guest situations, keep our visitor experience seamless, and help set the tone for our culture. You'll work closely with our Operations team to elevate the overall employee experience, owning the details and stepping in wherever needed. We're looking for someone who is kind, hospitable, detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to go above and beyond for anyone who steps foot into our office. Key responsibilitiesServe as the first point of contact for team members, candidates, clients, and guests, creating a warm, professional and welcoming in-office experience Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk and reception area Manage guest check-in and visitor flow using tools such as Slack, Gmail, and a visitor management system Coordinate incoming traffic to the office, including greeting visitors and directing them appropriately Receive, sort, and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries with accuracy and efficiency Coordinate food and catering deliveries for team meals and events Partner with the Operations team to support day-to-day office needs and special projects as needed Maintain consistent in-office coverage from 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday through Friday Required experience1-2 years of experience in a front desk, office coordination, or administrative role Strong communication skills and a professional and welcoming presence Strong email etiquette High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to adapt to a busy environment Basic tech fluency (Google Calendar, Google Mail, Slack, etc.) Preferred qualificationsExperience working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment Experience supporting office operations, workplace coordination, or facilities management Experience managing vendors, deliveries, or office logistic Our valuesGoodfire is looking for individuals who embody our values and share our deep commitment to making interpretability accessible. We are building a team first and foremost. Put mission and team first All we do is in service of our mission. We trust each other, deeply care about the success of the organization, and choose to put our team above ourselves. Improve constantly We are constantly looking to improve every piece of the business. We proactively critique ourselves and others in a kind and thoughtful way that translates to practical improvements in the organization. We are pragmatic and consistently implement the obvious fixes that work. Take ownership and initiative There are no bystanders here. We proactively identify problems and take full responsibility over getting a strong result. We are self-driven, own our mistakes, and feel deep responsibility over what we're building. Action today We have a small amount of time to do something incredibly hard and meaningful. The pace and intensity of the organization is high. If we can take action today or tomorrow, we will choose to do it today. Where we workWe are hiring for this position in our San Francisco office who'd be onsite 5 days a week. What we offerThis role offers market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits. The expected salary range for this position is $50,000-$65,000 USD. This role reports to our Executive Assistant. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to join a vital mission at an important point in its trajectory we are developing groundbreaking technology with a world-class team on the critical path to ensuring a safe and beneficial future for humanity. If you want to do your life's work with us, even if you believe you do not meet every single requirement, apply now.