About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential client is hiring an Events Specialist to support execution across marquee, trade show, regional, and community events across the US. This is an entry-level, remote role with hands-on exposure to event marketing and operations, reporting to the Director of Field Marketing & Events. Travel is expected (approximately 25%, depending on the event calendar). Employment type: Contract and Full-time (remote, US).

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What You’ll Do

• Coordinate logistics and vendors for US trade shows and marquee events (booth build, shipping, on-site setup and teardown)
• Build and manage on-site staffing schedules and shift coverage for US events
• Run lead capture and badge-scan operations at events
• Set up and manage post-event follow-up flows (email sequences, Salesforce/SFDC lead routing)
• Draft first-pass post-event reports using standardized reporting templates
• Support logistics for US regional events and local activations (venue sourcing, catering, invites/RSVPs)
• Support Community/Developer event logistics (meetups, local developer events)
• Track event budgets against actuals and surface discrepancies
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Field Marketing & Events (scheduling, vendor invoicing, calendar maintenance)

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Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 0–2 years of professional experience; internships or coursework in events, marketing, or hospitality are a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and vendors simultaneously
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel (approximately 25%)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (per source): $35,622 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Contract and Full-time (remote, US)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401(k) with 3% contribution
• Pre-IPO stock options
• At least 12 public holidays
• Flexible time off

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Why This Role

This position is a strong entry point for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want practical, full-cycle event experience across trade shows, marquee conferences, and local community events. You’ll learn event logistics, on-site operations, lead capture, and post-event reporting while working closely with senior marketing leadership.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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