Business Operations Assistant
Role Overview
We're looking for a Business Operations Assistant to help keep the day-to-day running smoothly as we grow. You'll support our Business Operations team with facilities and hospitality needs, general administrative requests, and ad hoc requests as needed. This is a hands-on role for a student or someone early in their career who is organized, detail-oriented, and wants to learn about facilities operations for a growing start-up company.
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About Critical Loop
Critical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. Specializing in advanced energy management and battery control systems, Critical Loop empowers businesses and communities to seamlessly unite distributed energy resources for faster, more reliable, and affordable grid access. With deep expertise in grid modernization and a passion for creating resilient, responsive energy solutions, Critical Loop drives innovation at the intersection of technology and energy.
Job title
Business Operations Assistant (Student / Entry-Level)
Location
- Torrance, CA and Long Beach, CA (on-site)
- Employment type
- Part time, hourly, non-exempt
- Pay range
- $18-$25 per hour
About the Role
We're looking for a Business Operations Assistant to help keep the day-to-day running smoothly as we grow. You'll support our Business Operations team with facilities and hospitality needs, general administrative requests, and ad hoc requests as needed. This is a hands-on role for a student or someone early in their career who is organized, detail-oriented, and wants to learn about facilities operations for a growing start-up company.
Responsibilities
- Ensure maintenance of facilities at our Torrance and Long Beach sites, working with outside vendors to keep both locations running smoothly
- Order and stock snacks, office supplies, and kitchen essentials so teams always have what they need
- 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
- Handle supply runs and local errands between sites as needed (reliable transportation required; mileage reimbursed)
- Assist People & Talent with new hire onboarding needs
- Support team with ad hoc administrative requests, including printing and other day-to-day needs
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in school, a recent graduate, or 0-2 years of work experience
- Organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of following through
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Comfortable handling confidential information
- Available 20 hours per week on-site in Torrance, CA
- Ability to lift 25 pounds or more
- Reliable mode of transportation for local driving during the workday, if needed
- Preferred Requirements
- Coursework in business, operations, or related
- Prior experience in an admin, office, retail, or customer-facing job
- Experience with Google Workspace or similar tools
- Comfortable in spreadsheets (sorting, filtering, basic formulas)
- Compensation
- Pay range: $18 to $25 per hour
- Critical Loop is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Requirements
About Critical Loop
Critical Loop is a private industrial power company providing battery storage, microgrids, and controls to businesses and utilities.
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