Conference & Events Specialist
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 degreeFive to seven years of relevant events-management experienceProven customer service orientationPrevious experience with online and virtual meeting technologies and platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, and similar platforms)Strong organization capability and attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external organizationsAbility 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 locationsIn addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Conference & Events Specialist IV :
10 or more years of relevant events-management experiencePrior experience interacting with C-suite executivesHow You Can Stand Out :
Advanced degree or certifications in a hospitality or related fieldExperience using current best practices and emerging trends in events production including hosting virtual and hybrid eventsExperience with ticketing / registration management platform (Cvent, Eventbrite)Currently possess, or ability to obtain, a TS / SCI security clearanceWe 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 :
Operate StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver ResultsWays We Reward Our Employees :
Comprehensive health care and wellness plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectEqual 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.