Marketing Events Coordinator

Red Hat; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat is seeking a Marketing Events Coordinator to optimize third-party events in a role based in Raleigh, NC. You will collaborate across teams to manage event logistics, implement marketing strategies, and ensure budget adherence while building relationships with stakeholders. Ideal for someone with a Bachelor's degree in marketing and strong project management skills, this position provides an exciting opportunity to shape impactful events in the open-source technology space.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in event strategy and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven and able to perform well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of in-person third-party events.
• Create email campaigns and social media campaigns related to events.
• Support event budgets and manage post-event metrics.

Skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications

Tools

Salesforce

Workfront

Marketo

Tableau

Drupal

Sprout Social

Job description

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About The Job

The Red Hat Marketing Communications team is looking for a Marketing Events Coordinator to join us in Raleigh, NC, Boston, MA or Washington, DC. In this role, you will work closely with other event team members, as well as other stakeholders to support the execution of Red Hat’s sponsorship of third-party events. You will utilize marketing strategies and open source technology knowledge to deliver exceptional events on behalf of Red Hat while collaborating in a cross-functional team environment.

About The Job

The Red Hat Marketing Communications team is looking for a Marketing Events Coordinator to join us in Raleigh, NC, Boston, MA or Washington, DC. In this role, you will work closely with other event team members, as well as other stakeholders to support the execution of Red Hat’s sponsorship of third-party events. You will utilize marketing strategies and open source technology knowledge to deliver exceptional events on behalf of Red Hat while collaborating in a cross-functional team environment.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with event team colleagues, as well as work independently, to assist with the execution of third party events. Execution consisting of planning, implementation, and post-event logistics for in-person third-party events.
• Willingness to develop an in-depth knowledge of technology and open source communities with the intention of helping to distill complex knowledge into simplified, accessible content for general audiences
• Cultivate strong, collaborative and effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Create and implement email campaigns, social media campaigns, and event websites related to the event
• Maintain knowledge of event industry trends and best practices to incorporate into future planning
• Support in the management of event budgets, post-event metrics and reporting
• Support aspects of event fulfillment from contract negotiation to post-event follow up including budget, staffing, brand presence, on-site logistics, and lead generation activities
• Collaborate both with event team leadership and stakeholders across the company to develop creative event marketing campaigns and plans that align with our overall team strategy and brand
• Work with cross-functional teams like product management, marketing, sales, and internal agency to ensure that event messaging, deliverables, post-event analysis, and tactics are delivered according to strategy
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 1-3 years of experience in event strategy, management and execution
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a comparable degree
• Project management with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously consisting of various cross-functional teams and vendors
• Creative thinking with the ability to explore and implement a modern or unconventional approach to problem solving
• An innovation driven mindset
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding problem solving, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-driven with the ability to perform well under pressure
• Ability to problem-solve in fast-changing and fluid situations
• Skilled in process documentation and guideline creation
• Comfort with working in a variety of cultural contexts internationally
• Comfort with strong relationship building and providing consulting to senior leadership
• Knowledge of open source software is a plus
• Familiarity with different marketing and social media software such as Salesforce, Workfront, Marketo, Tableau, Drupal, Sprout Social, X and Instagram
• Must be able to travel as needed; up to 30%, both internationally and domestically
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
  
  

The salary range for this position is $62,960.00 - $97,540.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
• Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
  
  

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Inclusion at Red Hat

Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email [e-mail]. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative and Marketing

• Industries

  Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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