Hybrid Event Manager: ROI & Strategy (Austin)

SchooLinks; United States; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company matching

Dental & Vision

Parental Leave

Subsidized gym membership

Remote work stipend

Annual team offsite

Job summary

SchooLinks is seeking a passionate Event Coordinator/Manager to own execution from small district events to major conferences in the United States. The role reports to the VP of Marketing and requires collaboration across Demand Gen, Sales, and Marketing to optimize event impact.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of event logistics experience, excels in cross-functional teamwork, and is highly detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of events logistics and execution experience (SaaS strongly preferred).
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with logistically complex in-person and virtual events.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end event logistics for field initiatives including trade shows, Lunch & Learns, webinars, and conferences.
• Generate ROI from event spend and track KPIs to prove value.
• Coordinate pre- and post-event marketing, registration, swag inventory, shipping, and lead capture.
• Collaborate with Sales, Demand Gen, and Sales Enablement to optimize events for reporting.
• Create event project plans, monitor deliverables, identify risks, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Travel to 3–5 events per quarter to stay aligned with market trends.

Skills

Event management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & ROI tracking

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Job description

SchooLinks is seeking a passionate Event Coordinator/Manager to own execution from small district events to major conferences in the United States. The role reports to the VP of Marketing and requires collaboration across Demand Gen, Sales, and Marketing to optimize event impact.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of event logistics experience, excels in cross-functional teamwork, and is highly detail-oriented with strong communication skills.