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Events & Marketing Associate (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

500 Global

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Posted 3 weeks ago

Join 500 Global's dynamic team as an Events & Marketing Associate and make a significant impact in a mission-driven, globally inclusive environment.

Overview

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£6000 - £6500

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San Francisco, California, United States

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500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund with a network of startup programs headquartered in Silicon Valley and is the #1 most active seed fund in the world.

500’s mission is to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. We believe that great founders come in all shades, genders, and nationalities. Diversity has always been a core value at 500.

Role Summary

  • Lead in-person and virtual events execution.
  • Contribute to marketing programs, including content and social media.
  • Manage logistics, vendors, and day-of execution for events.
  • Work with cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
  • Track ROI and deliver post-event reports.

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years in event/marketing roles.
  • Experience with event coordination, logistics, and marketing campaigns.
  • Bay Area residency for on-site events.
  • Proficiency in tools like Splash, HubSpot, etc.

Job Scope: We're looking for a driven, hands-on Events & Marketing Associate based in the Bay Area to cover a maternity leave and support the execution of marketing programs and live events. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is comfortable owning events end-to-end on-site, and can actively contribute to broader marketing needs. You'll be the on-site presence for in-person events, managing logistics, vendors, and day-of execution. You’ll also support marketing operations, including content, social, and email campaigns. You'll work closely with program, marketing, education and legal teams across time zones to keep initiatives moving and ensure flawless execution across every touchpoint. You are detail-oriented, operationally sharp, and able to manage multiple programs simultaneously without losing sight of quality. Your core strength is event coordination and execution, complemented by hands-on marketing experience that makes you a versatile contributor from day one.

Essential Functions : Manage in-person events for programs and co-hosted initiatives and own the end-to-end execution: planning, budgeting, logistics, vendor management, and on-site delivery Support the development of program content and event communication and ensure goals align with organizational priorities Maintain an organized content and events calendar, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple simultaneous programs and events Serve as the team’s main point of contact for event organizers, sponsors, and collaborators, vendors, etc Ensure a consistent experience and high-quality execution across events. Track ROI and outcomes and deliver post-campaign and event reports Draft and publish relevant content for blogs, social media, and email campaigns, especially for upcoming and ongoing programs and events. Help manage campaign timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to keep deliverables on track Collaborate with marketing and program teams to align content and event execution with campaign goals, ICP targeting, and pipeline objectives

Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 3+ years of experience in event and marketing roles, ideally within startups, venture capital, or agencies Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing in-person events, including on-site management and logistics; and virtual / webinar events Must be based in the Bay Area and available to be on-site for events in San Francisco, CA Experience with campaign management across social media and email marketing, including content creation, scheduling, and compliance Strong writing, editing, and content development skills, with excellent communication in English Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision, timeliness, and attention to detail Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams Proficiency in tools such as Splash, HubSpot, Airtable, Notion, Google Suite, Canva, Figma, and CMS platforms like Strapi or Builder Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and can execute independently

Benefits Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. 6,000 - 6,500 USD per month

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