Events Lead

xAI • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe, developing a full stack spanning Colossus supercomputers, Grok models, and applications including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. The Events Lead will join a high-output events team and own external-facing events and experiences from concept through production and onsite execution. The role partners with Growth, Sales, Field Growth, Community, and Developer Relations to expand SpaceXSI’s reach, build relationships with builders, and drive enterprise awareness, sales, and product attachment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in event planning.
• Willingness to travel often and work extended hours, including weekends as needed to attend and execute events.
• Ability to pass Air Force and NASA background checks for installation access at Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, hospitality, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience across event planning, including venue sourcing, event design, vendor procurement, décor, food and beverage, logistics, and entertainment.
• Comfort working in ambiguity and experience building event programs and owning events in fast-paced environments, ideally in technology.
• Strong attention to detail and craft.
• Strong communication skills to deliver high-quality experiences across multiple programs and teams.
• Highly operational approach and ability to manage multiple complex workstreams, agencies, and production partners.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft programs, event diagramming software such as Social Tables or similar, event registration platforms such as Splash or Eventbrite or similar, and SmartSheet or other organizational tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute VIP events, special events, third-party events, and customer experiences from start to finish.
• Source and manage event vendors, including venues, transportation, catering, audiovisual services, and entertainment.
• Develop and manage event agendas, registration, and invite lists, and communicate directly with high-level executive customers.
• Manage events onsite, including evening receptions and weekend events.
• Create and implement branding elements such as décor, interactive activations, themes, and custom features to enhance attendee experiences.
• Lead departmental administrative work, including supply ordering, budget tracking, payment processing, shipping coordination, and inventory oversight with the fulfillment center.
• Use AI extensively to create efficiencies and automate department processes and workflows, streamlining administrative tasks involved in event planning.
• Work with the Merchandising Team on customer and event gifting and branded décor items.
• Coordinate with security teams to facilitate guest security clearances.

Benefits

• Equity.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Various other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level