Event Marketing Specialist (Contract-to-hire)

Vital Interaction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare IT company in Austin seeks an Event Marketing Specialist to manage trade shows and conferences. This contract-to-hire role involves planning, logistics, and engaging attendees, with potential for permanent placement. Join a growing team focused on impactful projects and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work from home options

Team lunches

Happy hours

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing events or managing logistics.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute trade shows and events.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and manage logistics.
• Manage event budgets and track expenses.

Skills

Event Planning Experience

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

Are you a dynamic event marketer with a knack for creating memorable experiences? We’re looking for an Event Marketing Specialist to assist with the execution of our trade show and conference initiatives, from planning and logistics to pre- and post-show communications. In this contract-to-hire position, you’ll work on a contract basis through 2025, with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the 2026 conference season.

You’ll collaborate across teams to create compelling booth experiences, coordinate vendor relationships, and drive attendee engagement. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at managing details, and love seeing your ideas come to life, we’d love to have you!

About us

Vital Interaction is a rapidly growing company, transitioning from a bootstrapped startup to a major player in the healthcare IT market. With offices in Austin, Texas, and Antigua, Guatemala, we pride ourselves on our strong team spirit and collaborative approach to delivering top-tier service to our valued customers. Our culture of continuous learning and personal growth empowers every team member to thrive both professionally and personally.

What You’ll Get to Do :

• Event Extraordinaire : Play a crucial role in planning and executing trade shows and events that leave a lasting impression.
• Logistics Leader : Coordinate vendor relationships, manage shipping logistics, and ensure all event operations run seamlessly.
• Budget Maestro : Manage event budgets, track expenses, and review contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.

What We’re Looking For :

• Event Planning Experience : A background in organizing events or managing logistics.
• Organizational Ninja : Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and memory.
• Communicator Extraordinaire : Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Google Savvy : Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Creative Thinker : Innovative, problem-solving mindset with a flair for creativity.

Bonus Points For :

• Design Skills : Experience with tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Startup / Healthcare Expertise : You’ve worked for a startup or healthcare organization before.

Why Join Us?

• Real Impact : Contribute to projects that matter and see the direct results of your work.
• Fun Environment : Work in a supportive, energetic atmosphere where creativity thrives.
• Potential for Growth : We hope for this contract-to-hire role to become a permanent position.

Our culture

We foster a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and empowerment, ensuring that every member of our team can thrive both professionally and personally. Located in central Austin, Vital Interaction values in-person connections, fostering a strong team environment through face-to-face interactions like lunches, walking meetings, and collaborative workspaces. We believe these connections enhance company culture and drive business results, and we aim to make our office space welcoming with perks like lunches and happy hours to support your best work.

More about us

Founded in 2010, Vital Interaction is a team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming healthcare. When you join our team, you become part of an organization backed by leading investors in both Austin and Silicon Valley that values excellence, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to promote cutting-edge technologies and solutions that have a profound impact on patient care.

Our proven Automated Patient Intelligence Platform combines healthcare data, business intelligence and workflow automation to help you gain valuable insights into your medical practice and create meaningful patient interactions. The platform helps practices increase revenue, staff productivity and overall patient satisfaction.

Flexible work from home options available.