Experiential Operations & Events Lead

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Equity program

Discretionary incentive program

Job summary

Slate is seeking an Experiential Operations Coordinator to join our events team. This hybrid role supports event technology, staffing, and logistics, reporting to the Experiential Marketing Manager. Travel is 40%–60% with potential for more during peak periods; base pay ranges from $60,000 to $83,000 USD.

Ideal candidates will be hands-on, highly organized, and capable of juggling multiple tasks while partnering with cross-functional teams to create standout brand experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in experiential marketing, event operations, event planning, or a related field with strong project management responsibilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, recommend, and support experiential events that align with Slate's objectives.
• Develop event strategies and activation standards for consistent, high-quality brand experiences.
• Lead operational planning and execution across logistics, timelines, budgets, contracts, sponsorships, and projects.
• Occasionally serve as the on-site event lead, overseeing setup, teardown, and issue resolution.
• Develop staffing strategy, source and onboard event staff, and manage staffing agencies.
• Own the event lead generation strategy and related technology infrastructure.
• Coordinate vehicle logistics, asset management, and inventory for events.
• Coordinate travel logistics, accommodations, and group travel needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Event management software

CRM systems

Lead capture technology

Job description

Slate is seeking an Experiential Operations Coordinator to join our events team. This hybrid role supports event technology, staffing, and logistics, reporting to the Experiential Marketing Manager. Travel is 40%–60% with potential for more during peak periods; base pay ranges from $60,000 to $83,000 USD.

Ideal candidates will be hands-on, highly organized, and capable of juggling multiple tasks while partnering with cross-functional teams to create standout brand experiences.