Creative Experience Manager
Anduril
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Summary:
Anduril is seeking a Manager to join the Creative Experience team. The Creative Experience team takes lead on all major events at Anduril. These events can range from summer outings and holiday parties to VIP visits, employee engagement events, media happy hours and everything in between. This position will based in DC and will be focused on executing east coast events across the DC-area, Boston-area, Atlanta, Raleigh (NC), and Gulf Coast area (MS). As the company grows and expands, there will be additional cities/areas that this position will be responsible for as well.
Events are more than just logistical feats; they are immersive experiences that captivate attendees. The types of events our team tackles are designed to engage the senses and evoke specific emotions. Our approach to event planning always revolves around the attendee experience. From the moment they leave their house to the moment they arrive at the event, our goal is to make their experience immersive, easy flowing, and memorable. We do this by ensuring that the Anduril brand is at the heart of the experience by leveraging visuals, technology, and operational excellence. We are looking for someone to join our team to help implement and execute this vision through Anduril events/experiences.
Job Duties:
- Plan, execute, oversee, and facilitate all logistical aspects for internal company events. Internal events may include ERG-sponsored events, summer outings, holiday parties and company sponsored employee engagement events (movie night, Halloween trick-or-treat, office openings).
- Provide event planning support for external events. External events may include marketing, media, customer-facing, and investor events (happy hours, conferences, VIP visits).
- Ensure all vendor quotes are accurate and keep accurate budgets when planning all events.
- Work closely with various departments (Kitchen Operations, Executive Assistants, Internal Operations, IT, Design, Communication, Physical Security) to ensure all events are well executed.
- Travel onsite to locations for load-in, day-of coordination, and load-out.
- Ensure appropriate Anduril branding is utilized in all mediums (menus, invitations, Zoom screens, directional signage, etc.).
- Help create/improve streamlined event processes and procedures.
- Help build out event resource sheets to include vendors in Anduril east coast offices.
- Be a resource for all Anduril employees when it comes to events or hosting visitors to our offices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Primary location will be in DC office.
- Travel is expected to support east coast events. Estimated 30%-40% travel needed.
- 5+ years experience in event planning or other related fields.
- Strong project managing skills and creative problem solving oriented.
- 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.
- Strong ability to shift priorities quickly when needed.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and communication platforms like Slack preferred but not required.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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