Office Manager

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an “Office Manager”. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Manager of Cooperate Administration

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy is seeking an Office Manager for the company’s Knoxville Tennessee HQ, to provide general management and support of daily facilities operations. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual with a proven track record of supporting office operations in similar start up environments.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an Office Manager in a high-growth environment as well as experience managing office vendors and facility management.

Key Responsibilities 

• Answer, screen, and direct all incoming calls to the main corporate phone line.
• Greet visitors, manage sign-in logs, issue visitor badges, and notify employees of arrivals.
• Collect, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages; deliver office supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized office environment, including common and work areas.
• Keep building management contact details and emergency protocols updated and accessible.
• Coordinate weekly internal newsletter content and distribute to Knoxville office employees.
• Schedule and support coordination of meetings and special events.
• Manage the seating chart and workspace assignments; print and post cubicle name tags.
• Monitor and replenish office and kitchen supplies; maintain inventory to avoid shortages or overordering.
• Communicate building announcements and coordinate responses to notices from building management.
  
• Serve as liaison between staff and external IT support vendor; assist with internal IT requests.
• Support safety initiatives and compliance with corporate safety policies.
• Organize fire drills in partnership with building management; manage evacuation volunteer teams.
  
• Partner with HR to coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation sessions.
• Prepare welcome kits and onboarding materials for new hires.
• Coordinate with IT to ensure timely setup of equipment, software, and access for new employees.
• Help integrate new hires into the workplace culture by providing logistical and social support.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience as an Office Manager in a high-growth environment.
• Experience managing office vendors and facility management.
• Experience of developing procurement activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience running or participating in EHS investigations and root causes or implementing corrective actions is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of office administration responsibilities, systems and procedures.
• Business acumen and the ability to professionally interact with a diverse team.
• Excellent customer service and people engagement skills.

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• Stock and share options 📈
• Relocation allowance 💰
• Insurance plans 🩺
• 401k retirement options 💸
• And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.