Events Lead

Starlink; Bastrop (TX); In loco; USD 95.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Events Lead to create exceptional experiences for customers and employees, including VIP launch campaigns, and broad event programs. You will manage end-to-end event planning, vendor sourcing, budgeting, and on-site execution while collaborating with multiple teams and ensuring security clearances for sensitive facilities.

The role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can multitask, travel domestically, and leverage AI tools to streamline

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in event planning or hospitality.
• Hands-on experience in venue sourcing, event design, vendor procurement, décor, food & beverage, logistics and entertainment.
• Comfortable using AI for work-related tasks.
• Strong communication; highly organized; ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel domestically and flexibility in schedule.

Mansioni

• Plan and execute events, tours, and customer experiences from start to finish, including vendor coordination.
• Coordinate conference sponsorship activations and events with internal teams.
• Develop event agendas, registration pages, and guest invites; liaise with executive customers.
• Provide onsite event support, including receptions and weekend events.
• Design branding elements to enhance attendee experiences.
• Handle department administration: supplies, budget tracking, payments, shipping, and inventory with fulfillment.
• Utilize AI to improve efficiencies and automate workflows.
• Collaborate with merchandising for gifting and branded décor items.
• Coordinate with security to obtain guest clearances and comply with base regulations.

Conoscenze

Event planning

Hospitality

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

AI adoption

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Marketing / Communications / Event management / Hospitality degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Social Tables

Splash

Eventbrite

Smartsheet

Descrizione del lavoro

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

EVENTS LEAD

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on creating the best events and experiences for every customer and employee at SpaceX. Put your creative and organizational skillset to use to support Starlink events, VIP launch campaigns, customer acquisition and retention events, and employee events. Seeking a team player who enjoys a fast-paced work environment and is eager to work with us towards accomplishing our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and executes special events, tours, and customer experiences from start to finish, including sourcing and coordinating event vendors such as venue, transportation, catering, audiovisual, and entertainment.
• Coordinates conference sponsorship activations and special events, working with internal teams across functions.
• Develops event agendas, registration landing pages, and invite lists, and communicates directly with high-level executive customers.
• Provides onsite event support, including evening receptions and weekend events.
• Designs creative branding elements, such as décor, interactive activations, themes, and custom elements, to enhance attendee experiences.
• Manages administrative tasks for the department, including supply ordering, budget tracking, payment processing, shipping coordination, and inventory oversight with the fulfillment center.
• Uses artificial intelligence (AI) extensively to create efficiencies and automate department processes and workflows, and to streamline the administrative tasks the department carries as part of event planning.
• Partners with the merchandising team on customer and event gifting and branded décor items.
• Coordinates with security teams to facilitate guest security clearances and ensure compliance with Air Force base regulations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in event planning or hospitality.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, hospitality, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in all event planning aspects, including but not limited to venue sourcing, event design, vendor procurement, décor, food and beverage, logistics and entertainment.
• Comfortable using AI and using it to apply to work related tasks.
• Strong communication skills to ensure high-quality experiences across multiple programs and teams.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess a proven ability to thrive under pressure to execute events efficiently.
• Ability to multitask future events while executing current events.
• Ability to travel domestically and remain flexible in schedule as event dates shift.
• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft programs, event diagramming software (Social Tables or similar), event registration platforms (Splash, Eventbrite or similar), SmartSheet or other related organizational tools.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel often and work extended hours as needed to attend and execute events.
• Ability to pass Air Force and NASA background checks for installation access at Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral Space Force Base.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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