Strategic Engagement Coordinator

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Strategic Engagement Coordinator who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Position Summary

Axiom Space senior leadership has a wealth of knowledge that is regularly requested for high level speaking engagements. The Strategic Engagement Coordinator position works with outside organizations to create in-depth prep documents, deliver slide decks and work closely with Axiom Space speakers to create keynote and panel discussions and the Strategic Comms team to ensure the right narrative is being used for the event. This motivated Coordinator will work on an inter-organizational team across the Strategic Engagement participation in collaboration with the Global Advocacy and Strategic Communications.

This support role involves clear communication, logistical planning, and active engagement to ensure our employees arrive to a program with full awareness of expectations from leaving their house to leaving the venue after a successful presentation. Pre-event support involves comfort in working with international stakeholders and being aggressive in getting programing details.

Post-event the coordinator must receive speaker ROI forms and archive all created documents.

To be successful, you will need to be able to work with tight deadlines in dynamic environments often times with rapidly shifting customer requirements. Excellent customer relations, verbal, written and presentation skills are required as well as experience in project management.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility. This position is located at Axiom Space in Webster, Texas with 10-15% travel anticipated.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Request, receive and archive speaker requests ensuring all details of the event needs are captured.
• Interfacing with the U.S. Government, foreign governments, non-profit and educational institutions requesting speakers.
• Coordinating meetings ensuring all event details and protocols are captured.
• Anticipating and identifying potential problems with an event and recommending solutions to management in a timely manner in the face of rapidly shifting requirements.
• Create unique and robust prep-documents for all speakers based on existing SOPs.
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations or education.
• 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with coordinating staff and live events.
• Experience collaborating on PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience working with international teams, including awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences and communications styles.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer relations, with emphasis upon helping customers to reach aspirational and ambitious goals while navigating real and sometimes difficult constraints.
• Coordinating special projects for senior management or external clients, as directed.
• Demonstrated capability to support team members during the project life cycle, including managing resources such as human capital, materials, equipment, and information.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.
  
  

Core Skills

• Excellent news judgment, excellent written communication skills and an excellent sense of what is appropriate for the reputation of the company
• Executes priorities with precision and pace
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and ability to communicate comfortably with various internal/external audiences
• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
  
  

Core Competencies

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery
  
  

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)
  
  

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.