Events Lead

xAI•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe, developing a stack that includes Colossus supercomputers, Grok models, and applications such as Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. The Events Lead joins a high-output events team and owns external-facing events and experiences end to end, 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. The role also supports event-department operations and uses AI extensively to improve efficiency and automate or streamline administrative processes. It requires frequent travel, extended hours, and the ability to work weekends as needed to attend and execute events. Candidates must be able to pass Air Force and NASA background checks for installation access at Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral and lift or carry up to 25 lbs unassisted.

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 tech.
Strong attention to detail and craft.
Strong communication skills to deliver high-quality experiences across multiple programs and teams.
Highly operational focus and ability to manage multiple complex workstreams, agencies, and production partners.
Strong proficiency in 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 related 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, A/V, 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 elements to enhance attendee experiences.
Handle department administration, including supply ordering, budget tracking, payment processing, shipping coordination, and inventory oversight with the fulfillment center.
Use AI to create efficiencies and automate department processes and workflows, streamlining administrative tasks related to 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.