Events Coordinator - Communications and Marketing

CHAOS Industries•Washington, DC

5d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. The Communications and Marketing team at CHAOS builds and promotes the company’s brand, positioning CHAOS as a leader in defense technology and next-generation capabilities for military and industrial customers. The team develops go-to-market campaigns and supporting materials for government agencies, defense partners, investors, media, and prospective customers. This also includes supporting the company’s presence at conferences, industry events, and customer demonstrations. The CHAOS Marketing team is looking for a foundational team member to lead and scale the events function at a fast-growing defense tech company. This is a unique opportunity for someone who will own the planning and execution of conferences, industry events, VIP visits, customer demonstrations, and internal events. As an Events Manager at CHAOS, you will operate with precision in secure environments, manage complex logistics around sensitive programs, and create exceptional experiences that reflect the caliber of innovation happening within the Marketing team, as well as within the broader CHAOS organization. This role is critical to shape how CHAOS implements its events strategy, which is tied to branding, marketing, business development, culture, and employee engagement.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in corporate event planning
Strong project management skills and creative problem-solving orientation with the ability to execute in complex, fast-paced environments
Deadline and detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities
Ability to work well in teams and autonomously, taking ownership of projects from concept to completion
Ability to visualize event space flow, guest experience, presenter experience, food presentation, appropriate sound levels, and overall atmosphere
Strong ability to adapt and shift priorities quickly when needed
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and communication platforms like Slack
Must be a U.S. citizen due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Work in-office in Washington, DC
Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~10%

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary events resource and point of contact (POC)
Coordinate logistics for customer visits, including facility tours and field demonstrations, technical demonstrations, classified and unclassified briefings, and hospitality
Coordinate planning and execution for external conferences, such as the annual Association of the US Army (AUSA) Conference or Dubai Air Show
Support government customer engagements, media visits, and stakeholder meetings
Partner with Growth Strategy to integrate events into Growth campaigns targeting revenue opportunities
Coordinate with CHAOS Engineering teams to understand technical constraints and requirements for customer-facing events, and to design exhibits for conferences
Partner with Mission Operations, Business Development, Operations, IT, Facilities, Security, company leadership, and other teams to ensure seamless experiences and execution
Establish and build relationships with preferred vendors, agencies, and partners; help create streamlined processes and procedures
Ensure vendor quotes are accurate and maintain detailed budgets for all events
Travel onsite as needed for pack-out, load-in, production, day-of coordination, and load-out