At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing and unlocking a new space economy for government corporate and private customers. Using an incremental hardware-rich and low-cost approach Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demos 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next Haven-1 is expected to become the worlds first commercial space station when it launches followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for anEvents Manager reporting to the Senior Manager of Experience to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.
This person will support events from concept development to on-the-ground support the execution of events both internal and external for Vast. These include domestic and international industry conferences business development events and VIP experiences. Youll help ensure every event is thoughtfully executed on brand and delivered with excellence.
This will be a full-timenon-exempt position located in our Long Beachlocation.
Responsibilities:
Execute events including trade shows internal events industry events and partner activations
Support end-to-end event management: concepting logistics vendor coordination and execution
Coordinate with vendors (AV catering venues etc.) to ensure seamless delivery
Develop and maintain run-of-show documents timelines and event schedules
Manage event logistics including travel shipping setup and breakdown
Coordinate on-site execution ensuring seamless delivery and high service standards
Implement and manage registration credentialing and access control systems
Ensure brand consistency across all event touchpoints and materials
Troubleshoot and problem-solve in real time during event execution
Track budgets invoices and event expenses
Collaborate with marketing design and leadership teams to align on event goals
Support post-event wrap-ups including recaps reporting and learnings
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of experience managing events for an organization as an internal event lead
Experience supporting live events activations or productions
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple moving pieces under tight timelines
Excellent communication and vendor coordination skills
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed for events
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on large-scale or high-visibility events
Experience in aerospace tech or highly regulated industries
Knowledge of event budgeting and cost tracking
Pay Range: California
$31.50 - $44.70 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge education skills experience business needs and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks including: medical dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents generous paid time off; up to 20 days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually paid parental leave short and long-term disability insurance life insurance access to a 401(k) retirement plan ClassPass credits personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks with snacks drip coffee & onsite barista cold drinks and dinner meals remaining free of charge and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing and unlock...
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing and unlocking a new space economy for government corporate and private customers. Using an incremental hardware-rich and low-cost approach Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demos 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next Haven-1 is expected to become the worlds first commercial space station when it launches followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for anEvents Manager reporting to the Senior Manager of Experience to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.
This person will support events from concept development to on-the-ground support the execution of events both internal and external for Vast. These include domestic and international industry conferences business development events and VIP experiences. Youll help ensure every event is thoughtfully executed on brand and delivered with excellence.
This will be a full-timenon-exempt position located in our Long Beachlocation.
Responsibilities:
Execute events including trade shows internal events industry events and partner activations
Support end-to-end event management: concepting logistics vendor coordination and execution
Coordinate with vendors (AV catering venues etc.) to ensure seamless delivery
Develop and maintain run-of-show documents timelines and event schedules
Manage event logistics including travel shipping setup and breakdown
Coordinate on-site execution ensuring seamless delivery and high service standards
Implement and manage registration credentialing and access control systems
Ensure brand consistency across all event touchpoints and materials
Troubleshoot and problem-solve in real time during event execution
Track budgets invoices and event expenses
Collaborate with marketing design and leadership teams to align on event goals
Support post-event wrap-ups including recaps reporting and learnings
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of experience managing events for an organization as an internal event lead
Experience supporting live events activations or productions
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple moving pieces under tight timelines
Excellent communication and vendor coordination skills
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed for events
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on large-scale or high-visibility events
Experience in aerospace tech or highly regulated industries
Knowledge of event budgeting and cost tracking
Pay Range: California
$31.50 - $44.70 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge education skills experience business needs and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks including: medical dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents generous paid time off; up to 20 days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually paid parental leave short and long-term disability insurance life insurance access to a 401(k) retirement plan ClassPass credits personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks with snacks drip coffee & onsite barista cold drinks and dinner meals remaining free of charge and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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