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Community Events Manager   Location:   Playa Vista, CA (in-person, 5 days/week)   The return lane isn’t going to build itself. Come build it with us. Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space. Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach. The demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers. We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us. 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   skil