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Blue Origin LLC Events Coordinator in Seattle, Washington

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, the Events Coordinator helps to manage the planning and successful execution of national and international events for the Customer Experience Program as well as for other corporate programs. The Events Coordinator provides exceptional customer service to all our internal and external customers and supports multiple business units including the Customer Experience Team, Strategy, Marketing & Sales Team, C-Suite management, and all other Business Units at Blue Origin. We are looking for a professional who is committed to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Job Responsibilities: Partner closely with the Customer Experience team to execute and support over 100 national and international corporate events annually, ranging from 2 - 6,000 attendees. Manage complex calendars across business units within Blue Origin Liaising and contract negotiating with vendors. Working closely with internal procurement and AP teams to ensure appropriate contract terms are met and followed. Develop internal documentation and review contracts and proposals to ensure agreed commitments and accountability; escalate as needed. Working with Procurement and AP leadership to ensure that all obligations are met with vendors domestically and internationally. Oversee the attendee registration websites, communications, program and attendee support. Develop and ensure travel plans, itineraries, and agendas for internal and external customers Compile accurate documentation for travel-related events including airfare, transportation, hotels, conference centers, restaurants, etc. Partner with external event planners, vendors and with suppliers in providing best-in-class service. Manage projects independently and/or in teams, from conception to completion and often with conflicting priorities Ensure timely and accurate submittals of expense report. Handling post-event reports, measuring impact and ROI Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times, and only disseminate information as needed. Using strong organizational skills, perform and prioritize multiple calendars and events while prioritizing conflicting needs. Work with and task cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization including our Executive Leadership team, to drive projects to completion across teams and time zones. Handle matters expeditiously and proactively, following through on requirements to successful completion, often with deadline pressures. Adapt to competing demands Handle amenity requests for all VIP clients. Ensure that all arrangements, are handled properly, coordinating with other departments through oral and written instructions Support other astronaut initiatives and perform other duties as assigned Required Skills, Education, Experience: A self-starter lead with ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional business relationships and a provide a superior level of customer support Must have a high level of autonomy while working to achieve goals while also being a collaborator with cross fun

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