Trade Show & Events Specialist

Boeing; Bingen (WA); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Boeing's Insitu in Bingen, WA is seeking a Trade Show and Event Specialist to plan and execute defense and aerospace trade shows and internal company events. You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver engaging experiences and ensure schedules run smoothly.

You’ll manage event scope, budgets, and metrics, uphold compliance, and support product branding. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to fast-moving

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing trade shows or large events.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize, and execute company trade shows and internal events, including major industry exhibitions, all-company meetings, and customer engagements.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to define event objectives, requirements, and success criteria.
• Develop event scope and display strategies, manage budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Serve as primary point of contact onsite to coordinate schedules, facilitation media/customer interactions, and deliver excellent attendee experiences

Connaissances

Coordination skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Marketing/Communications/Event management degree

Description du poste

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Are you an expert organizer who thrives behind the scenes, ensuring every detail comes together seamlessly? As our Trade Show and Event Specialist, you’ll play a key role in planning and executing defense and aerospace trade shows as well as important internal company events and all-hands meetings. Your strong coordination skills and eye for detail will help create successful, well-run events that showcase our work and keep our teams connected and informed. Join us and contribute to events that support our mission and bring our company together. Insitu is a pioneer in the design, development, product and operation of high-performance, cost-effective uncrewed aircraft systems. Based in Bingen, WA, our technologies help defense and government customers around the globe make quicker, more informed decisions to get the warfighter home safely.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, organize, and execute company trade shows and internal events, including major industry exhibitions, all-company meetings, and customer engagements.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to define event objectives, requirements, and success criteria.
• Develop event scope and display strategies, manage budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Serve as primary point of contract onsite to coordinate schedules, facilitation media/customer interactions, and deliver excellent attendee experiences
• Ensure facility clearances for internal events and adhere to all company compliance protocol
• Provide ad hoc event marketing, support speaking engagements, contribute to product branding and conduct customer and market research as needed
• Consult on Trade Show schedule and provide recommendations and insight on most effective events to attend
• Develop, monitor, and track key metrics for trade show and event engagement; identify creative approaches to increase meaningful leads

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in event planning, trade show coordination, or similar project management roles.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6–9 years of related professional experience, or a master’s degree with 4–7 years; comparable advanced experience or certificate program may also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex logistics for exhibit setups, including technology or product displays; experience with basic inventory management of event assets.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent follow‑through and proactive coordination.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding critical thinking, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills; able to effectively present ideas and respond to stakeholder and vendor inquiries.
• Highly adaptable and able to thrive under pressure; skilled at multitasking and shifting priorities while delivering high‑quality event experiences.
• Strong project management skills — able to develop and execute plans, hold teams accountable, and pivot as needed to overcome challenges.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, hospitality, or a related field
• Previous experience supporting defense, aerospace, or similarly regulated and technical industries
• Experience in creating effective trade show materials; understanding customer experience and needs
• A reputation for bringing fresh creative thinking to events and trade show

Travel Requirement

This position requires Domestic and International travel up to 40%.

In‑Office Requirement Statement

(Hybrid) This position is eligible for hybrid work. It is our strong preference that this position is on‑site 3 days per week to allow for maximum collaboration and connection to the team and product. However, depending on the candidate’s location, experience, and qualifications, we may have some flexibility in the frequency of on‑site days.

Total Rewards package

At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.

Typical Hiring Range: 74,500.00 - 102,300.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.