Events Lead

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

3d

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an Events Lead to plan and execute events and experiences for customers and employees. The role covers VIP launch campaigns, customer acquisition and retention events, employee events, conference sponsorship activations, and other special events. The Events Lead manages event planning and execution from start to finish, coordinates with vendors and internal teams, communicates with executive customers, and provides onsite management, including at evening receptions and weekend events. The role also includes administrative and logistical responsibilities, branded gifting and décor coordination, and working with security teams to support guest clearances and compliance with Air Force base regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in event planning or hospitality.
• Willingness to travel often and work extended hours 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, carry, and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience across event planning, including venue sourcing, event design, vendor procurement, décor, food and beverage, and entertainment.
• Strong communication skills to ensure high-quality experiences across multiple programs and teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to execute events efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to multitask future events while executing current events.
• Ability to travel domestically and remain flexible as event dates shift.
• Strong PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute launch events, special events, internal events, and customer experiences from start to finish.
• Source and manage event vendors, including venues, transportation, catering, audiovisual services, and entertainment.
• Negotiate and execute conference sponsorship activations and special events in collaboration with internal teams.
• Develop and manage event agendas, registration landing pages, and invite lists, and communicate directly with high-level executive customers.
• Provide onsite event management, including evening receptions and weekend events.
• Create and implement branding elements such as décor, interactive activations, themes, and custom elements to enhance attendee experiences.
• Lead department administrative tasks, including supply ordering, budget tracking, payment processing, shipping coordination, and inventory oversight with the fulfillment center.
• Coordinate customer and event gifting and branded décor items with the Merchandising Team.
• Work with security teams to facilitate guest security clearances and ensure compliance with Air Force base regulations.

Benefits

• Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

What This Job Offers

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