Marketing & Events Associate (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

500 Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

500 Global in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Marketing & Events Associate to cover maternity leave, combining campaign development with on-site event management in a fast-paced Bay Area setting.

You will own end-to-end event planning, vendor management, and content creation for blogs, social, and email campaigns while coordinating with cross-functional teams across time zones to ensure flawless execution.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating in-person events with on-site execution.
• Campaign management across social media and email channels.
• Strong writing and content development skills in English.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in event/marketing roles, startups or agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing campaigns and maintain an organized content and events calendar, tracking timelines and deliverables.
• Manage in-person events for programs with end-to-end planning, budgeting, logistics, and on-site delivery.
• Draft and publish content for blogs, social, and email campaigns.
• Support program content and event communications to align with goals.
• Serve as main contact for event organizers, sponsors, and vendors.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across events.
• Track ROI and deliver post-campaign reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to align with campaign goals.

Skills

Campaign management

Event coordination

Content creation

Vendor management

On-site execution

Marketing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Social media marketing

Email campaigns

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or related field

Tools

Splash

HubSpot

Airtable

Notion

Google Suite

Canva

Figma

Strapi

Builder

Job description

Job Scope

This is a dual-pillar role focused on campaign and event management. We're looking for a driven, hands-on Marketing & Events Associate based in the Bay Area to cover maternity leave and support the development and execution of marketing campaigns and events. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is comfortable owning events end-to-end on-site, and can actively contribute to broader marketing needs. You'll be the on-site presence for in-person events, managing logistics, vendors, and day-of execution. You’ll also support marketing operations, including content, social, and email campaigns. You'll work closely with program, marketing, education and legal teams across time zones to keep initiatives moving and ensure flawless execution across every touchpoint. You are detail-oriented, operationally sharp, and able to manage multiple programs simultaneously without losing sight of quality. Your core strengths are event coordination and execution, complemented by hands-on marketing experience that makes you a versatile contributor from day one.

Essential Functions

• Develop marketing campaigns and maintain an organized content and events calendar, managing timelines, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple simultaneous programs and events
• Manage in-person events for programs and co-hosted initiatives and own the end-to-end execution: planning, budgeting, logistics, vendor management, and on-site delivery
• Draft and publish relevant content for blogs, social media, and email campaigns, especially for upcoming and ongoing programs and events
• Support the development of program content and event communication and ensure goals align with organizational priorities
• Serve as the team's main point of contact for event organizers, sponsors, and collaborators, vendors, etc
• Ensure a consistent experience and high-quality execution across events
• Track ROI and outcomes and deliver post-campaign and event reports
• Collaborate with marketing and program teams to align content and event execution with campaign goals, ICP targeting, and pipeline objectives

Requirements Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in event and marketing roles, ideally within startups, venture capital, or agencies
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing in-person events, including on-site management and logistics; and virtual / webinar events
• Must be based in the Bay Area and available to be on-site for events in San Francisco, CA
• Experience with campaign management across social media and email marketing, including content creation, scheduling, and compliance
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills, with excellent communication in English
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision, timeliness, and attention to detail
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams
• Proficiency in tools such as Splash, HubSpot, Airtable, Notion, Google Suite, Canva, Figma, and CMS platforms like Strapi or Builder
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and can execute independently

Benefits Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

6,000 - 6,500 USD per month