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Take your career to new heights. Come join us at MORI Associates and help us support the most exciting projects at NASA. As a Event Coordinator / Industrial Designer I you will be part of a dedicated team of diverse professionals creating and supporting cutting edge solutions for our client's critical missions. MORI is a mid-sized nationwide company founded in 1997 with the ideals that creating an agile organization full of innovative and passionate people will progress science and technology for all life on earth. We focus on offering a complete range of services from strategic consulting to the development of Information Systems and providing advanced engineering solutions. Now, let's see if this opportunity is the right challenge for you.

Job Description:
We are seeking an organized, creative and motivated event coordinator/Industrial Designer to support the exhibits, events and outreach teams at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for an industrial designer who is eager to develop their skills in exhibit design, fabrication, and event coordination and installations while working alongside experienced designers, project managers, and NASA communications professionals.

• The Event Coordinator/Industrial Designer I will assist with the design, visualization, and coordination of exhibits and events that support NASA's mission and public engagement initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience developing design concepts, creating CAD models and visualizations, assisting with fabrication planning, and planning, tracking and executing exhibit installations and outreach events.
• Develop exhibit and event concepts that support NASA outreach and education initiatives including event planning and coordinating.
• Create CAD models, renderings, and visual presentations to help communicate design ideas, layouts, and exhibit and event plans.
• Support the preparation of design documentation including fabrication drawings, layouts, and material specifications.
• Client and Team Interaction: Engage with clients, managers, and team leads to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and maintain quality and safety standards. Facilitate regular communication to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Exhibit Fabrication and Event Coordination: Lead external vendors and internal fabrication teams in scheduling and executing exhibit fabrication and event coordination. Understand and manage the order of operations to ensure efficient and timely project completion.
• Property and Artifact Management: Assist with artifact management and ensure strict adherence to property procedures.
• Safety and Quality Control: Champion safety and quality standards during installations, ensuring compliance with NASA guidelines and best practices.
• Hands-On Installation: Participate in the physical setup of exhibits and events, including moving materials, assembling structures, and assisting with equipment use such as ladders, pallet jacks, and box trucks.

Reports to the JSC Exhibits Supervisor and NCS Exhibits Service Line Manager

Qualifications:

Must have Solidworks or Autocad experience.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design or a related field is preferred from an accredited college or university
• (2) years of professional experience in industrial design, project management, or a related field
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Solidworks, Keyshot Studio, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Project management skills.
• Soft Skills: Strong team orientation, collaborative spirit, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, organize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Physical Requirements: Willingness to engage in hands-on tasks, including heavy lifting and operating heavy machinery. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or less
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience working with NASA or in a government agency environment.
• Flexibility to travel and work nights, holidays and weekends.

On-site works is required at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX

Salary Range is: 55K to 65K

At MORI Associates, we value our employees and offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision care) and matching funds for 401K plan.

MORI Associates is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

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Compensation details: 55000-65000 Yearly Salary

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