Conference & Events Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Conference & Events Specialist to join our West Coast Corporate Strategic Events team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the execution of successful events from concept to completion. You will manage several events, at different stages of the planning process, simultaneously with an exemplary attention to detail, outstanding customer service to deliver and create engaging experiences.

The selected candidate will work full-time, onsite at our campus in El Segundo, CA. At times, this position will have work requirements that fall outside of normal working hours due to events.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work collaboratively and independently, to project manage, develop, produce, and execute a variety of corporate events, logistics, planning, and administrative needs. These will include external workshops and conferences, executive events as well as large-scale internal employee functions
• Create, plan, and execute detailed project plans including event timeline schedules, venue selection and contracts, food & beverage logistics, attendee management, and post-survey engagement results.
• Manage a variety of event formats (in person, virtual and hybrid) coordinating logistics of event setup, livestream production, event technical management, and physical venue arrangements.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to maximize event visibility and success, leveraging event management industry best practices where applicable

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Conference & Events Specialist III:

• Bachelor's degree
• Five to seven years of relevant events-management experience
• Proven customer service orientation
• Previous experience with online and virtual meeting technologies and platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, and similar platforms)
• Strong organization capability and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external organizations
• Ability and willingness to conduct local travel near our El Segundo, California campus as well as travel to our corporate locations in Chantilly, Virginia and Colorado Springs, Colorado locations

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Conference & Events Specialist IV:

• 10 or more years of relevant events-management experience
• Prior experience interacting with C-suite executives

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree or certifications in a hospitality or related field
• Experience using current best practices and emerging trends in events production including hosting virtual and hybrid events
• Experience with ticketing/registration management platform (Cvent, Eventbrite)
• Currently possess, or ability to obtain, a TS/SCI security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$30.80 - $56.16

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .