Global Events

About This Role

This role will define the global event experience for a decentralized tech company, owning the strategy, planning, and execution of hosted and sponsored events. The individual will build vendor relationships, use data to improve outcomes, and create memorable experiences for various audiences to grow the impact of decentralized tech.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for long-term, recurring, and/or scalable events in support of organizational initiatives
• Own the planning and execution of hosted and/or sponsored events, from small gatherings to large conferences domestically and internationally
• Define event goals, OKRs, success metrics, and conduct data-driven postmortems to continuously improve event impact and ROI
• Establish and manage event budgets and timelines with a prudent spend philosophy
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage financial reconciliation post-event
• Manage relationships with vendors, agencies, and other external stakeholders
• Work alongside leadership and key internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional experiences and maximize ROI based on department objectives
• Assess and adapt to regional, cultural, and venue-specific requirements to ensure events are locally resonant and operationally sound
• Develop and maintain operational standards and playbooks for consistent branding, elements, and ambiance across diverse event types
• Be onsite and the designated POC for events, with up to 30% travel required domestically and internationally

Requirements

• 7+ years of significant event planning experience
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable owning projects independently while managing multiple priorities
• Track record of resourceful decision-making and completion of workstreams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones
• Creatively inclined with a strong eye for design and ability to translate ideas into execution
• Comfortable working off-hours, being on-call, and adapting to flexible schedules
• Ability to be onsite and the designated POC for events
• Experience with events across multiple geographic locations and time zones
• Comfort with navigating cultural or language barriers
• Exceptional command of time management, communication, project management, and prioritization
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to think quickly under pressure
• Knowledge of fabrication, event technology, AV production, and digital integration

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of significant event planning experience

Nice to Have

• Experience building events within the Web3/crypto industry
• Experience working within fast-paced startup environments

Benefits