Job Description Summary

The External Events Leader will oversee all aspects of the onsite experience at the GE Aerospace Research Center, ensuring alignment with the center's strategic priorities and the company's broader communications strategy. This role will focus on creating and executing impactful experiences for customers, suppliers, government officials, and other external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in event management and stakeholder engagement

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-profile external events at the GE Aerospace Research Center, customer visits, supplier engagements, and government official tours
• Collaborate with the Head of GE Aerospace Research Communications to ensure events align with the center's strategic priorities and innovation storytelling themes
• Partner with the Hospitality Leader and Events Specialist to deliver exceptional onsite experiences
• Develop and implement standard work for event planning and execution
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and government regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field (preferred)
• Significant experience in event management, with a proven track record of successfully planning and executing high-profile events
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and coordinating across multiple functions
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to handle complex logistics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior executives, government officials, and other stakeholders

Desired Characteristics

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong ability to prioritize and act independently
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Experienced in event planning and execution
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail

The base pay range for this position is 127,000 - 212,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on November 10, 2025

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( i.e ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes