Field Associate – Buildings & Health
Location: Los Angeles, CA. On-site logistics work and travel within the U.S.
Type: Independent Contractor
Company: Poppy Health, Inc.
About Poppy
Poppy is the indoor health company. Providing instant, accurate air safety monitoring for any indoor space, Poppy is used by organizations to keep buildings sustainable and occupants healthy.
Recognized as one of the Most Innovative Design Companies in the World by Fast Company alongside Ford and Samsung, Poppy’s real-time system of software, data and sensors is defining a new category of building performance measurement — used to secure occupant health, drive confidence, and reduce energy costs.
Join us to be part of a mission-driven team that’s making indoor spaces healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient.
About the Role
We are looking for motivated science or social science people — undergraduate or postgraduate students welcome — located in Los Angeles, California with a desire to gain experience at the intersection of building engineering, environmental sustainability, public health, and customer service.
This role has two independent workstreams. On the logistics side, you’ll support Poppy’s operations — managing field equipment, preparing kits, and coordinating shipments on an as-needed basis. On the field side, you’ll travel to customer sites across the U.S. to conduct building assessments, with travel becoming an increasingly significant part of the role as our project volume grows.
About You
You are an excellent communicator with extreme accountability and a knack for paying attention to detail, who’s looking for hands-on, contract-based experience at the earliest stage of a tech/biotech startup. You deliver high-quality work when you say you will, and are eager to take ownership of logistics and field work projects from start to finish.
Your availability is flexible. This is a project-based contract role with peaks and valleys — there are genuinely busy stretches and slower ones. This works best for people who thrive in a dynamic environment and welcome contract work that shifts with project demand. A valid passport and willingness to travel across the U.S. is required.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, pack and ship Poppy kits to customers and partners
- Manage and organize Poppy field equipment inventory
- Perform quality control inspections on Poppy hardware products
- Travel to customer sites to collect information about their building’s HVAC, occupancy, and conduct airflow test projects
- Work with Poppy’s teams to plan and execute airflow tests
- Attend training sessions and conduct independent trials to ensure accuracy and guarantee success prior to deploying at a customer site
- Learn and closely follow established protocols for data collection
- Interact with customers and act as a liaison on behalf of Poppy Health
- Collaborate in a team environment to provide the best Poppy experience
What You Need
- Academic and/or professional background in following precise protocols, e.g. science, social science, engineering, nursing, environmental testing, architecture, or public health
- Previous experience in customer service or a public-facing role
- Excellent time management skills, verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
- Know the importance of following protocols and making logical judgment calls
- Willingness to adapt and improvise as necessary
- Valid passport and willingness to travel across the U.S.
Bonus Points For
- Background in HVAC, architecture and the built environment, or sustainability engineering
- Valid driver’s license & car (not required if Uber/Lyft is available in your area)
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically for work
Additional Information
Poppy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. We strive to be a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken, or veteran status.
Interested in the Role?
Submit your cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and why you’re excited to join the Poppy team.
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
