Field Event Coordinator

Connor Group; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor Group in San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Field Event Coordinator to drive logistics and on-the-ground execution for regional field events, including support for flagship IPO and Private Equity events.

You will own day-to-day details, work with Business Development, Partners, and a team of marketers to ensure events run smoothly, on time, and within budget. This is ideal for someone early in their events career seeking hands-on experience in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience planning or coordinating events (professional or academic/extracurricular experience considered)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple event timelines simultaneously
• Comfortable communicating with vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders
• Sharp attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Event Logistics: Coordinate all logistical details for regional field events: venue booking, catering, AV, invitation strategy, registration, signage, and vendor communication.
• Execution Support: Manage event timelines and checklists, ensuring every task is tracked and completed on schedule.
• Flagship Event Support: Assist the Senior Manager, Field and Integrated Marketing Programs with coordination tasks for flagship events, including sponsor logistics and on-site support.
• Vendor & Venue Coordination: Serve as the point of contact for venues, caterers, and other event vendors, managing contracts and day-of details.
• On-Site Management: Represent Connor Group on-site at regional events, managing setup, run-of-show, and troubleshooting in real time.
• Data & Reporting: Track event details and attendee data in Salesforce/CRM, supporting post-event reporting and follow-up.
• Budget Tracking: Help track event spend against budget and flag discrepancies to the team.

Skills

Event coordination

Vendor coordination

On-site management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

## Field Event CoordinatorApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: San Francisco, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100896# ***We’re looking at you—high-achievers, challenge-seekers, and innovation-chasers.***# # Professionals who never shy away from complex problems. We hire the top 1% and let your talents soar.**Field Event Coordinator****Location: San Francisco Bay Area****The Role**The Field Event Coordinator will drive the logistics, coordination, and on-the-ground execution of our regional field events. You'll own the day-to-day details that make events run smoothly, and you'll support the Field and Integrated Marketing Lead on the coordination of our flagship IPO and Private Equity events. This is a great fit for someone early in their events career who wants hands-on experience across a full event calendar, working alongside Business Development, Partners, and a team of brand, content, and operations marketers.**What You'll Own****Event Logistics:** Coordinate all logistical details for regional field events: venue booking, catering, AV, invitation strategy, registration, signage, and vendor communication.**Execution Support:** Manage event timelines and checklists, ensuring every task is tracked and completed on schedule.**Flagship Event Support:** Assist the Senior Manager, Field and Integrated Marketing Programs with coordination tasks for flagship events, including sponsor logistics and on-site support.**Vendor & Venue Coordination:** Serve as the point of contact for venues, caterers, and other event vendors, managing contracts and day-of details.**On-Site Management:** Represent Connor Group on-site at regional events, managing setup, run-of-show, and troubleshooting in real time.**Data & Reporting:** Track event details and attendee data in Salesforce/CRM, supporting post-event reporting and follow-up.**Budget Tracking:** Help track event spend against budget and flag discrepancies to the team.**What We're Looking For****Required Qualifications*** 1+ years of experience planning or coordinating events (professional or academic/extracurricular experience considered)* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple event timelines simultaneously* Comfortable communicating with vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders* Sharp attention to detail* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience**What Success Looks Like in Your First Year*** Regional events run smoothly, on time, and within budget, with attendees having a seamless experience* Strong working relationships with vendors and venues that make future planning easier* Reliable support to the flagship event team, with logistics handled proactively and details rarely missed**Why Connor Group**Connor Group is differentiated by our people, our culture, and our commitment to client service excellence. We hire entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and creating lasting impact.You'll help bring to life the regional and flagship events that connect our firm to more than 2,000 of the most exciting brands on earth, building on the pragmatic, delivery-oriented approach that has driven $4.0T in client valuation since 2006.If you're energized by fast-paced event logistics, hands-on coordination, and being part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.**Connor Group Core Traits**The ideal candidate will demonstrate:* A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset* Strong business judgment and discretion* Exceptional attention to detail* A collaborative, team-first approach* The ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results* A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence**Compensation:** For candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area, $70-80k.*\"We know that difficult problems attract some of the brightest and most courageous people in the world.\"***Jeff Pickett**Connor Group Founder and Chair