Coordinator, External Events

About the role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Events team, led by this Coordinator, manages all major events at Anduril, ranging from summer outings and holiday parties to VIP visits, employee engagement events, media happy hours, and more. This position is based in Costa Mesa and focuses on executing VIP & Essential visits in Southern California. Additional cities/areas will be covered as Anduril grows.

About the job

VIP and Essential events are crucial for showcasing Anduril's latest products and technology. The Coordinator's role involves coordinating logistics, overseeing daily execution, managing budgets, and ensuring all events are well-executed. The position requires precision, strong project management, and the ability to visualize event spaces and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Cover daily in-office execution of VIP and Essential visits, including checking on catering set-ups, AV, room readiness, check-in flow, and parking logistics.
• Ensure all SOPS around VIP & Essential event planning are up to date.
• Provide event planning support for external events, including marketing, media, customer-facing, and investor events.
• Ensure all vendor quotes are accurate and maintain accurate budgets.
• Work closely with various departments to ensure events are well-executed.
• Travel onsite for load-in, day-of coordination, and load-out.
• Ensure appropriate Anduril branding is used in all mediums.
• Create/improve streamlined event processes and procedures.
• Be a resource for all Anduril employees regarding events or hosting visitors.

Requirements

• This is an in-office position with primary location in Costa Mesa, CA.
• Travel is expected for events, estimated 10%-20% travel.
• 3+ years experience in event planning or related fields.
• Strong project management and creative problem-solving skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work well in teams and autonomously.
• Ability to visualize event space flow, guest experience, presenter experience, food presentation, appropriate sound levels, etc.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly when needed.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Pay

US Salary Range: $77,000 - $102,000 USD

Schedule

N/A

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and communication platforms like Slack.

Benefits

At Anduril, we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, recovery, and retirement support
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

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