Senior Events Manager
Senior Events Manager
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$ 105000 - 135000
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Job Description
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing longterm stays in space without the adverse effects of zerogravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is allin committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for a Senior Manager of Eventsreporting to the Director of Marketing Operations who will assist with the planning organization and execution of events that reflect and promote Vasts mission. This role will focus on event logistics and construction management (tradeshow booths) booking travel project management and ensuring smooth execution through realtime organization and problem solving.
This will be a fulltimeexempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead endtoend planning and execution of all eventbased marketing initiatives including three major industry trade shows annually and a series of bespoke onsite and offsite events
- Boots on the ground onsite event execution serving as a point of contact during live events to manage realtime logistics troubleshoot issues and ensure every aspect runs smoothly from lastminute build adjustments to managing staff and vendor coordination under pressure
- Act as project manager for each event owning timelines budgets deliverables and crossfunctional coordination including travel logistics to ensure seamless execution
- Directly manage and liaise with external tradespeople including exhibit builders carpenters A/V teams lighting designers and other specialists to ensure flawless booth construction and activation
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across marketing business development facilities and executive leadership to align event strategies and needs
- Own and maintain detailed documentation including production schedules layouts booth designs and postevent debriefs
- Assist with vendor selection and management including RFPs contract negotiation and performance evaluation
- Ensure compliance with safety legal and regulatory requirements related to onsite construction and event operations
- Support creative and brand alignment ensuring all event assets experiences and messaging reflect brand standards and storytelling objectives
- Measure and report on event performance providing insights and recommendations to improve future programs
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 years of experience in event management with a focus on trade shows corporate events and experiential activations
- Proven ability to manage largescale complex projects with multiple stakeholders vendors and moving parts
- Strong understanding of event production and fabrication processes including working directly with builders A/V teams and technical crews
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with proficiencies in spreadsheets and project management tools
- Experience managing budgets contracts and timelines with a track record of delivering highquality events on time and within scope
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and represent the company professionally onsite
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Bachelors Degree or relevant experience in event management marketing construction or logistics
- Familiarity with aerospace tech or startup environments
- Proficiency in AirTable (or project management equivalent Google Works Suite (Slides Docs Sheets) and construction software like CAD
- Experience working on largescale or highprofile events
- Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to adapt to fastpaced environments
- Passion for Vasts mission and enthusiasm for contributing to space exploration
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel as needed to support event execution
- Ability to work onsite at Vasts Long Beach location to collaborate closely with the team
Salary Range: California
$105000 $135000 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
