Training Operations Coordinator
TLDR
Support onsite training and Learning Management System administration to enhance talent development at Vast, a leader in next-generation space stations.
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Training Operations Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Talent Development, to support onsite training, administration of the Learning Management System, and talent development program management.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Daily administration of data, certifications, course rosters and attendance, materials, eLearning, tests/quizzes, dashboards, and system configurations for the Learning Management System (Cornerstone)
- Organize, schedule, manage enrollments, record attendance and ensure training materials are available for in-person training courses
- Act as a primary point of contact for routine employee inquiries, exercising sound judgment to resolve standard issues and escalating complex or unique matters to Talent Development team members as appropriate
- Coordinate with third party vendors for specialized resources and instruction which are outside of internal expertise
- Coordination with Vast end users to establish the scope of work across Talent Programs and the Training Intake Form
- Create course materials, such as PowerPoints, handouts, and tests for instructor-led programs
- Assist with data and reporting requests from internal customers and cross-functional People team members
- Own the ongoing maintenance and optimization of the Talent Development team’s Confluence pages, ensuring information is accessible, accurate, and updated regularly
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Intermediate level Google Sheets (or Microsoft Excel) knowledge
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (1+ years, Cornerstone preferred)
- Basic understanding of Learning & Development (course completion rates, compliance training, Instructor-Led Training vs. eLearning)
- Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs (Google Workspace Applications, Microsoft Excel, Tableau)
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
- Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
- Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Benefits
Free Meals & Snacks
snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized
Health Insurance
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
Wellness Stipend
ClassPass credits and personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Vast builds next-generation space stations designed to sustain a continuous human presence in space for the U.S. and its allies. By facilitating advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, we're unlocking the potential of a new space economy.