Events & Merchandise Coordinator

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab’s Marketing & Communications team are the storytellers behind Rocket Lab who inspire people outside and inside the business to believe in our mission. Through media relations, social media, video production, events, and design, the Marketing & Communications team works across the entire business to translate literal rocket science and complex ideas into stories and messages that resonate with key audiences. EVENTS & MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR - (6 month contract) Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Events and Merchandise Coordinator will lead the planning and execution of events including tradeshows, launch viewing parties, VIP tours, team events, and more. This role will lead event logistics and construction management (tradeshow booths), booking travel, project management, and vendor management. In addition, this role will be responsible for coordinating our highly sought after merchandise that features heavily in these events. This role requires travel up to 25% of the time to support events across U.S. locations.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 4+ years of event experience with a track record of effectively managing events end- to-end.
Experience planning high-touch, bespoke events, and large-scale trade shows.
Experience providing a disciplined approach to event management from strategic planning and flawless execution to post-event reporting.
Proven ability to work effectively and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional attention to detail.
Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to anticipate needs and execute.
A positive and a can-do mindset is essential.
Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive or tech industries.
Creator skills: ability to design, shoot, or edit content independently.
Strong interest in space and Rocket Lab’s mission.

Responsibilities

Identify and manage vendors including tradespeople, exhibit builders, A/V teams, lighting designers, caterers, conference venues, merchandise suppliers, hotels, and other specialists to ensure flawless booth construction and activation.
Own and maintain all event documents including production schedules, layouts, booth designs, and post-event debriefs.
Order and manage swag/merchandise, brochures and brand collateral, ensuring all event assets reflect brand standards and storytelling objectives.
Partner with internal teams (business development, government operations, talent acquisition, and marketing) to ensure events meet strategic objectives.
Serve as on-site lead for event execution, managing real-time logistics, vendor coordination, build adjustments and troubleshooting under pressure.
Plan and execute internal events, launch viewing celebrations at HQ and our launch sites, and support VIP facility tours.
Coordinate with merchandise suppliers to ensure web store is always stocked and place customer orders for mission-specific merchandise.

Benefits

top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
paid parental leave
disability insurance
life insurance
access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
subsidized EV charging stations
onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts