Contractor, GTM Coordinator

Andreessen Horowitz; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Andreessen Horowitz, based in San Francisco, is looking for a highly detail-oriented individual to join their Go-To-Market Network team as an Events Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in event planning and be skilled at managing logistics for executive briefings and events. Strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like Google Workspace and Salesforce are essential. The role offers a starting hourly rate between $50 and $55 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of event experience required.
• Experience in hospitality is a bonus.
• Must be extremely organized with operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics for events.
• Maintain data quality in multiple systems.
• Ensure smooth execution of both in-person and virtual events.

Skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Zoom

Job description

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds.

We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company‑building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in companies like Anduril, Airbnb, Coinbase, Cursor, Databricks, Deel, Figma, GitHub, Roblox, SpaceX, and Stripe. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.

About the GTM Team

The Go‑To‑Market Network team has built the deepest C‑level executive network in the world for our portfolio companies to work with and learn from. This team of proven sales, marketing, and consulting professionals has developed an environment to enable and support marketing, sales, services, and customer success teams in our portfolio’s path to revenue. Their expertise extends into sales, marketing, product management and business development, to help promote the right partnerships to accelerate time‑to‑market.

The Role

This role requires a highly detail‑oriented individual who is comfortable working under fast‑paced, time‑critical situations and has excellent critical thinking abilities. The ideal candidate will be equipped with strong coordination skills, extreme attention to detail, time management skills, able to change direction quickly, and can manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on‑site contact for assigned Go‑To‑Market (GTM) for executive briefings and events. The role will need to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to conceptualize, plan, and execute a range of events such as executive briefings, dinners, small receptions and virtual briefings with C‑level executives, portfolio companies, the network, and partners.
• Manage all aspects of small event planning logistics, such as arranging meeting spaces, catering, venues, vendor sourcing, shipping, materials, and audio/visual equipment.
• Execute day‑of event logistics for briefings and small events. Responsibilities include overseeing room setups, catering, making sure audio‑visual requirements are met, managing virtual meetings, other event logistics and on‑site troubleshooting.
• Partner with GTM leaders on assigned events to develop plans, ensuring clarity on deliverables, timelines, roles, and responsibilities.
• Keep network and portfolio company contacts updated in the Salesforce system.
• You can quickly synthesize information and communicate effectively to different audiences, both written and verbally.
• You easily build rapport and trust with others and have a collaborative attitude with a team‑first approach.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and execute events. You’ll ensure that our in‑person or virtual events run smoothly and that all event attendees have been communicated any relevant event details. You will also help with event logistics including any necessary setup, catering, breakdown, etc.
• Maintain data quality. We primarily use Google Workspace, Salesforce, BriefingSource and Zoom to manage our events. You’ll help make sure the systems are up to date with the latest data needed for the team to make important decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2‑4 years of events experience.
• Previous hospitality experience is not required, but is a bonus.
• Must have knowledge in basic food and beverage arrangements, including but not limited to sourcing venues, contracting, budgeting, and menu planning.
• Highly organized and executes all tasks with operational and organizational excellence with an attention to detail.
• Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Extremely proactive and has the ability to foresee potential roadblocks and mitigate them.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, fluid environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in and support the broader team when needed.
• Hands on experience using Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Zoom.
• Loves learning and continuously improving.
• Strong communication skills. You have the ability to quickly synthesize information and communicate effectively to different audiences, both written and verbally.
• Ability to travel to US based events as needed.

The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $50.00-$55.00, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World.

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