Community Events Manager

Community Events Manager 

Location: Playa Vista, CA (in-person, 5 days/week) 

Outpost is pioneering Earth-return logistics for space. We’re building spacecraft that safely and precisely return payloads from orbit—unlocking space-based manufacturing, faster global delivery, and new capabilities for government and commercial customers. We’re a mission-focused team that builds with urgency, grit, and care. 

The Role 

Outpost is hiring a Community Events Manager to plan and execute high-impact internal and external events that build culture, deepen relationships, and reinforce our leadership in through-space logistics. You’ll run multiple event programs end-to-end—ranging from employee engagement and HQ moments to customer/investor visits, media gatherings, and activations at key industry events. 

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment, can manage vendors and budgets, and can lead calm, polished execution with senior stakeholders involved. 

What You’ll Do 

• Own event execution end-to-end: timelines, budgets, vendor sourcing, contracts, logistics, travel, shipping, production schedules, and day-of operations 

• Run internal events: culture moments, holiday parties, team offsites/outings, ERG events, office openings, and employee engagement programming 

• Run external events: VIP/customer/investor visits, executive dinners, demos/showcases, media happy hours, and conference-side events 

• Manage trade shows & activations: booth logistics, on-site coordination, schedules, brand execution, and stakeholder meeting support 

• Cross-functional coordination: partner with Marketing/Comms, Business Development, Ops, IT, Facilities, Security, and leadership on programming, content, and run-of-show 

• Vendor + budget leadership: negotiate and manage suppliers (A/V, catering, production, exhibit houses), track spend, and deliver on-time within budget 

• Compliance-minded delivery: ensure events align with confidentiality requirements and any customer/government protocols (including export-control awareness where applicable) 

• Measure and improve: define KPIs, collect feedback, deliver post-event recaps, and build repeatable processes/templates 

What We’re Looking For 

• 5+ years managing complex B2B events, trade shows, or experiential programs (in-house and/or agency) 

• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other technical/regulated industries 

• Proven ability to run multiple events simultaneously with tight timelines and high attention to detail 

• Strong instincts for guest flow and experience design (space layout, run-of-show, A/V, food service, signage) 

• Strong project management, budgeting, and vendor management skills 

• Comfortable supporting senior leadership and VIP stakeholders with a high bar for polish and discretion 

• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized and self-directed 

• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during event weeks as needed 

• Ability to lawfully access information/technology subject to U.S. export controls 

Nice to Have 

• Familiarity with large-scale industry events (trade shows, defense expos, air shows) 
• Comfortable using tools like Microsoft Office, Airtable, registration sites, and project trackers 

What success looks like: repeatable, well-run event programs that strengthen culture, improve stakeholder engagement, and make Outpost feel world-class, every time, on time, and on budget. 

Compensation: 

• 100,000 – 130,000, Salary may vary with experience 

• Incentive Stock Options 

• Annual Performance-Based Bonus 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

• PTO 

• 401k with Company match 

• Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee 

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State