Washington DC Based, Fast Growing, Software as a Service Startup seeks event manager to lead main annual event as well as several smaller events throughout the year. This role is perfect for a motivated individual who is ready to take charge and grow our events department from the ground up.
Your Primary Focus will be on our Annual World of Awards Conference:
- Manage Venue and Vendor Relations for the Event
- Attract and Nurture Relationships with Potential Thought Leaders for Speaking Opportunities
- Coordinate with the Press for Event Publicity
- Manage Marketing and Outreach to Event Attendees
- Grow Sponsorship our Base
- Oversee Post-Event Surveys and Begin Strategy for the Next Year’s Event
- Link to the 2016 Conference: http://worldofawards.getopenwater.com/
As community manager you will need to hear from our stakeholders and build experiences they are clamouring for by:
- Managing our Twitter / LinkedIn / Facebook Presence
- Developing an online webinar series
- Hosting Power User / Training Events
- Planning Location Specific Events (outside of Washington, DC)
Apply for this job if:
- Must have at least 2 years of experience managing all aspects of professional events (management of attendees, speakers, vendors, venues, and sponsors)
- Must have at least 2 years of marketing all aspects of professional events
- You can demonstrate your outreach skill including web research and LinkedIn outreach
- You can demonstrate outreach to the press and can show you have demonstrated buzz for an event
- You can demonstrate marketing efforts you have put towards an event including social media and email
NOTE: We are currently inverviewing candidates shortlisted for this position. If you are interested in applying still, please email hr@getopenwater.com with the subject “Events Manager Standing By”