Community Associate

Digantara is a leading **Space Surveillance and Intelligence** company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space-based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring, Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across regimes, allowing end users to have actionable intelligence on a single platform. At the core of its infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and software capabilities aligned with the key principles of situational awareness: perception (data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction (analytics). This holistic approach empowers Digantara to monitor all Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit, fostering comprehensive domain awareness.

We are seeking an enthusiastic **Community Associate** to join our team. In this role, you will curate and maintain an inspiring workspace ambience, manage daily office operations, and deliver exceptional employee and guest experiences. You will play a vital role in fostering a vibrant, engaging environment that enhances collaboration, creativity, and productivity for everyone in the space

**Why Us?**
- Competitive incentives, galvanizing workspace, blazing team, frequent outings—pretty much everything you have heard about a startup + you get to work on space technology.
- Hustle in a well-funded startup that allows you to take charge of your responsibilities and create your own moonshot.

**Responsibilities**

**Workplace Management**:

- Curate and maintain an inspiring workspace ambience that energizes employees and fosters creativity and collaboration
- Develop, document, and regularly update comprehensive SOPs pertaining to workspace management
- Oversee the implementation of these policies, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring adherence across all departments
- Partner with third-party vendors, such as housekeeping, security, and maintenance, to support the smooth functioning and aesthetic appeal of the space
- Introduce innovative initiatives that elevate the overall vibe and coworking experience, ensuring the space feels dynamic, inviting, and engaging

**Guest Management**:

- Plan and execute detailed arrangements for high-profile guest visits, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience
- Serve as the corporate representative for guests, providing a warm and professional reception while addressing any immediate inquiries or concerns
- Act as a dependable host to keep guests engaged and comfortable, even in the absence of the primary point of contact
- Manage all logístical aspects of guest-related meetings, including refreshments, conference room setup, and technical support

**Employee Onboarding**:

- Design and conduct orientation sessions to familiarize new employees with the company's policies, culture, and workplace practices
- Develop a structured onboarding experience spanning one month, ensuring new hires receive the necessary resources and support to excel
- Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during their onboarding period, addressing any administrative or workspace-related inquiries
- Collaborate with the Human Resources and Administration teams to facilitate a seamless and efficient onboarding experience

**Travel Documentation and Management**:

- Draft and refine comprehensive travel policy guidelines to optimize travel-related expenses and ensure compliance with organizational standards
- Effectively communicate travel policies to employees and ensure consistent implementation
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including the booking of tickets, accommodations, and transportation
- Manage travel documentation, such as visas, passports, and approvals, ensuring timely processing for business-related travel

**Event Management and Employee Engagement**:

- Assume full responsibility for the planning, organization, and execution of corporate events, including town halls, corporate retreats, team-building activities, and annual milestone celebrations
- Drive employee engagement initiatives aimed at fostering a positive work environment, enhancing morale, and strengthening team collaboration
- Prepare budgets for events and engagement activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness while delivering high-quality experiences
- Liaise with external vendors and service providers to ensure the successful execution of all events

**Required Qualification**
- At least 3 years of experience in hospitality, event management, or similar
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business management, event management or similar
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- A passion for fostering a positive and productive workplace culture
- Ability to take direction and work independently
- Travel occasionally as necessary.

**Job Location**: Hebbal, Bengaluru

**Work Type**: WFO with alternate Saturdays