[Remote] Senior Marketing Events Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. They are seeking a Senior Marketing Events Manager to lead the execution of their annual flagship customer conference and support various field and brand events, ensuring alignment with sales and marketing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution for Collaborative, including production, vendor management, run-of-show, ancillary programming, and on-site leadership
• Manage all logistics across the full conference footprint — general sessions, breakouts, customer dinners, receptions, executive programs, and other ancillary events tied to the conference
• Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing stakeholders to align on audience targeting, programming priorities, and post-event follow-up
• Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets; proactively flag risks and keep cross-functional workstreams on track
• Ensure consistent brand standards across all Collaborative touchpoints
• Partner with other events team members on execution across field marketing events, roundtables, partner activations, and brand programs
• Support logistics for sponsored third-party events, including booth setup, staffing, and promotional materials
• Localize event experiences to reflect audience needs and market context
• Track event performance against defined KPIs — including attendance, pipeline influence, and engagement metrics
• Compile post-event recaps and surface insights that inform future programming and budget decisions
• Manage vendor and venue relationships, including contract negotiation and day-of performance
• Build and maintain process documentation, project trackers, and cross-functional task lists that improve team efficiency and program scalability
• Mentor junior team members and contractors on execution standards and project management practices

Skills

• 5–8 years of experience in event marketing or experiential marketing, with direct ownership of large-scale conference execution (500+ attendees, multi-day, multi-track)
• Proven ability to manage complex event logistics across a full conference footprint, including ancillary events, executive programs, and third-party activations
• Strong project management skills; able to run multiple workstreams simultaneously without losing detail or budget discipline
• Clear, proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders aligned and programs on track
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts
• Comfortable traveling up to 30% of the time
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Swoogo, ClickUp, or equivalent tools
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Experience in B2B SaaS, nonprofit technology, or a related sector
• Familiarity with building scalable event operations systems and post-event reporting infrastructure

Benefits

• Equity
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) saving program
• Financial assistance for things like hybrid work
• Family planning
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible time-off policies
• Mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being
• Learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow
• Volunteering program

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