Strategic Events Lead — Tech & Space Experiences

xAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

SpaceXSI is seeking an Events Lead to own end-to-end external-facing events—from concept through production and onsite execution—within a high-output events team. You’ll collaborate with Growth, Sales, Field Growth, Community, and Developer Relations to expand SpaceXSI's reach, build builder relationships, and drive enterprise awareness, sales, and product attachment.

You will plan VIP events, manage agendas, provide onsite leadership, and implement branding elements that create memorable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of event planning experience in fast-paced, tech-forward environments.
• Hands-on experience in venue sourcing, event design, vendor procurement, décor, food & beverage, logistics and entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute VIP events, special events, 3rd party events, and customer experiences from start to finish, including sourcing and managing event vendors such as venue, transportation, catering, A/V and entertainment.
• Develop and manage event agendas, registration, invite lists, and communicate directly with high-level executive customers.
• Provide onsite event management, including evening receptions and weekend events.
• Ideate and implement branding elements, such as décor, interactive activations, themes, and custom elements, to enhance attendee experiences.
• Lead administrative tasks for the department, including supply ordering, budget tracking, payment processing, shipping coordination, and inventory oversight with our fulfillment center.
• Use AI extensively in the workplace to create efficiencies and automate department processes and workflows to eliminate and streamline the administrative tasks our department must carry as part of event planning.
• Work with the Merchandising Team on customer and event gifting and branded décor items.
• Work with security teams to facilitate guest security clearances.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Budget management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Marketing degree (preferred)

Tools

Social Tables

Splash

Eventbrite

SmartSheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceXSI is seeking an Events Lead to own end-to-end external-facing events—from concept through production and onsite execution—within a high-output events team. You’ll collaborate with Growth, Sales, Field Growth, Community, and Developer Relations to expand SpaceXSI's reach, build builder relationships, and drive enterprise awareness, sales, and product attachment.

You will plan VIP events, manage agendas, provide onsite leadership, and implement branding elements that create memorable