Communications Lead (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Communications Lead (Aerospace): Coordinate communications and outreach with communities where hirify.global operates, develop strategies to generate public excitement about space exploration and positive community impact with an accent on tactical PR support and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on supporting executives in speaking engagements, implementing crisis communication programs, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Hawthorne, CA office – supporting outreach for Hawthorne and Vandenberg sites – with 50% travel to other hirify.global locations.

Level I: $85,000–$100,000/year; Level II: $95,000–$120,000/year.

Company

hirify.global develops technologies to enable human life on Mars through space exploration.

What you will do

• Provide tactical public relations support, including logistical planning, execution, and relationship management with key community partners and stakeholders.
• Develop communication strategies to excite the public about hirify.global’s mission and community impact.
• Support executives and leaders in speaking engagements with training, presentations, and assets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders on key initiatives.
• Implement communication programs for strategic priorities and crisis situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, events, or content development.
• Must be willing to travel 50% to other hirify.global locations and work extended hours.
• Ability to pass Air Force and NASA background checks for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral access.
• ITAR: U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident (green card), refugee, or asylee.

Nice to have

• Experience in communications, events, or content in highly technical environments.
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and writing skills for multiple audiences.
• Deep understanding of social media strategies.
• Strategic thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives under deadline pressure and multitasking.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented environment.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental coverage; 401(k); short/long-term disability; life insurance.
• Paid parental leave; 3 weeks paid vacation; 10+ paid holidays; paid sick leave.
• Long-term incentives (stock/cash awards); discretionary bonuses; Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Various discounts and perks.