Events Lead

SpaceXSI•San Francisco, CA

21h•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe, developing technologies and products spanning Colossus supercomputers, Grok models, and applications including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. The Events Lead joins a high-output team focused on events and experiences for SpaceXSI. The role owns external-facing events end to end, from concept through production and onsite execution, and partners with peers on the Events team. Working closely with Growth, Sales, Field Growth, Community, and Developer Relations, the Events Lead helps 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 tech.
Strong attention to detail and craft.
Strong communication skills to ensure high-quality experiences across multiple programs and teams.
Highly operational focus 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 related organizational tools.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute VIP events, special events, third-party events, and customer experiences from start to finish, including sourcing and managing venue, transportation, catering, A/V, and entertainment vendors.
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 extensively to create efficiencies and automate department processes and workflows, streamlining administrative event-planning tasks.
Work with the Merchandising Team on customer and event gifting and branded décor items.
Work with security teams to facilitate guest security clearances.