Junior Events Planner at ETHGlobal Inc

About ETHGlobal

ETHGlobal is growing the most valuable developer community in web3. We're a small, international team hosting events (we are best known for our hackathons), building products for developers to help them learn smart contract development and creating new on-chain infrastructure.

As the usage of blockchain technology grows, the world is going to need more talented engineers, designers, advocates and community leaders to build the future that blockchain technology is promising. We work with these kinds of people daily through the products we organize for our community. By focusing on this community, we think we can accelerate the transition to enabling more open, decentralized, and fundamentally ground-breaking systems - this is where you come into play: We are looking to expand the team with a Junior Events Planner!

If you’re curious about web3 & crypto you can have a major impact on how developers learn and grow in this industry! You would be a successful candidate if you are self-motivated, have a sense of urgency, like getting things done, and are committed to hosting cool events within the exciting world of web3.

What you’ll do

• Work with the Event Operations Team to plan global events, collaborating closely with Partnerships, Engineering, and Marketing teams

• Execute events in-person, including overseeing the setup process, vendor coordination, and general event execution

• Utilize your experience in event planning and project management to spearhead successful events

• Exhibit strong communication skills, fostering positive relationships with team members, external vendors, and other stakeholders

• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the overall event experience, ensuring each event is memorable and impactful

• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills to ensure that our event, vendor, and venue database is a powerful tool that the team can work from

• Compile valuable documentation throughout the event planning process

• Showcase proficiency in negotiating contracts and working with vendors, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget

• Manage budgets at a junior level while still delivering desirable results, maximizing resources to achieve successful outcomes

• Embrace frequent travel requirements for event planning and execution, being prepared to go wherever necessary to make our events a success

You may be a fit for this role if

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in event planning

• You have extreme attention to detail with a proactive and positive approach

• You are prepared for the frequent travel required for event planning & execution

• Have an ownership mentality. When you take on a task, you get it done. You proactively troubleshoot problems blocking your path, and the problems blocking the paths of others

• You are in a USA/Canada compatible timezone

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing priorities

• You have great organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel

• Enjoy contributing creative ideas to enhance the overall event experience

• You're analytical. You look for ways to improve the status quo based on how things are changing around you and adapt quickly to new trends with new ideas and possibilities for the organization

• Have proficiency negotiating contracts and working with vendors (do QA, ensure all deliverables are on-site when needed)

• Have proficiency working with budgets at a junior level while still delivering desirable results

You’re interested in

• A full-time position

• A fully remote work environment with lots of synchronous communication

• All things at the cutting edge of web3

• Traveling to international locations for physical weekend hackathons (e.g. see our website for 2024 event destinations) and team retreats

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary (option to be paid in cryptocurrency)

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents (vision, dental, etc.)

• Flexible vacation and remote work policy

• Stipends for home office improvements, meals and additional remote-work benefits

At ETHGlobal, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns.