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The Senior Specialist, Culture & Teammate Engagement plays a pivotal role in advancing our culture and engagement initiatives by combining hands-on event coordination with responsibilities in program support and alignment with business priorities, company values, and feedback from engagement surveys. This position serves as a bridge between tactical execution and strategic planning, providing opportunities for growth and leadership exposure. Adapting our experiences based on demographics at different locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement Events & Experiences
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engagement events such as heritage month celebrations, team-building activities, volunteer initiatives, and company-wide events (e.g., family days, holiday parties, flight viewing experiences).
• Foster productive relationships and collaborate across departments to support company initiatives.
• Design and execute customized engagement initiatives that address the specific priorities of different teams and regions.
• Manage event logistics including venue selection, catering, AV requirements, and transportation.
• Maintain an annual events calendar to ensure strategic timing and avoid conflicts.
• Gather feedback from teammates to continuously improve event quality and impact.
• Teammate Resource Group (TRG) Support
• Partner with TRG leaders to plan and coordinate events that foster inclusion and belonging.
• Provide guidance and resources to TRG leaders, equipping them to support teammates and the business.
• Assist in measuring and reporting TRG impact to ensure alignment with company culture and engagement goals.
• Community & Social Impact
• Coordinate volunteerism and community engagement activities in partnership with external organizations.
• Assist in executing philanthropic initiatives that align with company culture and values.
• Administrative & Operational Support
• Maintain accurate records of event activities, budgets, and feedback for future planning.
• Oversee distribution of gifts, giveaways, and company merchandise for events and onboarding.
• Process purchase requisitions and support vendor relationships for engagement programs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in event coordination and engagement initiatives within a corporate setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel as needed.
• Familiarity with MS Office; experience with SAP SuccessFactors or similar tools preferred.

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $81,650.00–$124,600.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.

Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Drug Free Workplace
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

Phoenix Employment Requirements
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.