Senior Events Manager

Outpost; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Equity

Health coverage (Medical, Dental, VIsI

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO + 9 holidays

Lunch stipend

Snack & beverages in office

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

Outpost is hiring a Senior Events Manager to plan and execute high-impact internal and external events that build culture and reinforce our leadership in through-space logistics. You’ll own event strategy, budgets, and vendor management across employee engagement, customer visits, media gatherings, and industry activations.

The role requires hands-on execution in a fast-paced, technical environment with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing complex B2B events, trade shows, or experiential programs.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated industries.
• Strong project management and budget skills.
• Ability to coordinate with senior leadership and VIP stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own event strategy and calendar for internal and external events.
• Manage end-to-end execution: timelines, budgets, vendor contracts, logistics.
• Lead internal events: culture moments, offsites, employee engagement.
• Lead external events: VIP visits, dinners, demos, media events.
• Oversee trade shows and activations: booth logistics and coordination.
• Collaborate across Marketing, BD, Ops, IT, Facilities, Security, and leadership.
• Negotiate vendors and manage spend to stay on budget.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and export-control requirements.
• Define KPIs and deliver post-event recaps.

Skills

Event strategy

End-to-end execution

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

The return laneisn'tgoing to build itself. Come build it with us.

Outpost is an orbitallogisticscompany rewriting the rules of globallogisticsby building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global through space delivery.

OurCarryAllvehicle family returns payloads from 200 kg up to 10 metric tons, then lands within 10 meters, gets refurbished, and launches again. One vehicle, many missions: responsivelogisticsand precision delivery for national security, in-space manufacturing, commercial cargo moved with real cadence, R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles, and critical aid delivered where roads and runwayscan'treach.

The demand is already here andvalidatedthrough defense and civil agreements, with a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.

We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path in front of us.We'rebuilding the return lane. Come build it with us.

The Role

Outpost is hiring a Senior Events Manager to plan and execute high-impact internal and external events that build culture, deepen relationships, and reinforce our leadership in through-space logistics . You’ll run multiple event programs end-to-en d, ranging from employee engagement and HQ moments to customer/investor visits, media gatherings, and activations at key industry events.

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment, can manage vendors and budgets, and can lead calm, polished execution with senior stakeholders involved. This is not a sponsorship-coordination or event-attendance role. The successful candidate will have personally owned the physical, operational, and guest-facing production of company events and trade-show activations, including floor plans, production schedules, registration QA, vendor direction, on-site leadership, and post-event reconciliation.

Candidates should be comfortable reviewing measurements, layouts, production specifications, registration workflows, stage content, and branded environmental materials.

What You’ll Do

• Own event strategy : Own the events calendar including identifying , selecting, and planning for all internal and external events.
• Own event execution end-to-end: timelines, budgets, vendor sourcing, contracts, logistics , travel, shipping, production schedules, and day-of operations
• Run internal events: culture moments, holiday parties, team offsites/outings, ERG events, office openings, and employee engagement programming
• Run external events: VIP/customer/investor visits, executive dinners, demos/showcases, media happy hours, and conference-side events
• Manage trade shows & activations: booth logistics , on-site coordination, schedules, brand execution, and stakeholder meeting support
• Cross-functional coordination: partner with Marketing/Comms, Business Development, Ops, IT, Facilities, Security, and leadership on programming, content, and run-of-show
• Vendor + budget leadership: negotiate and manage suppliers (A/V, catering, production, exhibit houses), track spend, and deliver on-time within budget
• Compliance-minded delivery: ensure events align with confidentiality requirements and any customer/government protocols (including export-control awareness where applicable)
• Measure and improve: define KPIs, collect feedback, deliver post-event recaps, and build repeatable processes/templates

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years managing complex B2B events, trade shows, or experiential programs (in-house and/or agency)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other technical/regulated industries
• Proven ability to run multiple events simultaneously with tight timelines and high attention to detail
• Strong instincts for guest flow and experience design (space layout, run-of-show, A/V, food service, signage)
• Strong project management, budgeting, and vendor management skills
• Comfortable supporting senior leadership and VIP stakeholders with a high bar for polish and discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized and self-directed
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during event weeks as needed
• Ability to lawfully access information/technology subject to U.S. export controls

What success looks like: repeatable, well-run event programs that strengthen culture, improve stakeholder engagement, and make Outpost feel world-class , every time, on time, and on budget.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation: $125,000- $150,000; (commensuratewith experience).
• Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO : Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State