Marketing & Events Specialist

Optro; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible vacation

Parental Leave

Bonus program

Job summary

Optro is seeking a Marketing & Events Specialist who will support the team in executing events and marketing program logistics through every stage. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We're seeking someone exceptionally hard-working, organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. This person will help with venue research and selection, vendor management, assist with budget management, and ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Marketing or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in marketing, events, or related field.
• Experience in event planning, hospitality, marketing, or PR is preferred.
• Self-starter with independence in a high-performing environment.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and oversee end-to-end event execution.
• Coordinate marketing emails, timelines and communication.
• Organize and ship marketing materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Support events marketing strategy and enhance the Optro brand.

Skills

Marketing experience

Event coordination

Project management

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Google Drive

Notion

Monday.com

Asana

Job description

Who We Are

Having surpassed $300M ARR and continuing to grow, Optro helps enterprises transform risk into opportunity through its AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award-winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: Optro is top-rated on G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights.

At Optro, we inspire each other to innovate and are proud of what we are producing. We spend each day thinking of new ways to help our customers and contribute to the greater good of our company and our surrounding communities. We are all about assisting each other and breaking through barriers to create the most loved audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by our customers. This is how we have become one of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America for the seventh year in a row, as ranked by Deloitte!

Why This Role is Exciting

Optro is seeking a Marketing & Events Specialist who will support the team in executing events and marketing program logistics through every stage. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We're seeking someone exceptionally hard-working, organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. This person will help with venue research and selection, vendor management, assist with budget management, and ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting.

Travel Expectations: 15-20%. Some weekends may be required.

Key Responsibilities

As the Marketing & Events Specialist, you will manage projects and oversee end-to-end event execution. In this role, you will coordinate marketing emails, manage timelines and communication, organize and ship marketing materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met. This person will also be responsible for supporting the events marketing strategy and enhancing the Optro brand through internal and external initiatives.

Attributes for a Successful Candidate

• BS/BA in Marketing or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in marketing, events, or a related field
• Experience in event planning, hospitality, marketing, or PR is preferred
• Self-starter and quick learner; demonstrated independence and autonomy in a high-performing work environment
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethic and sharp logistics management skills
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, and Google Drive
• Experience in working in collaboration platforms like Notion, Monday, Asana
• Travel and some work on weekends or after hours may be required

Compensation Range

• $62,000 - $85,000

At Optro, we provide a fair and competitive salary based on a variety of factors, including:

• The scope and responsibilities of the role
• Your relevant skills, experience, and certifications
• Where you are physically located (based on our regional tier system)

Perks (United States)

• Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America and EMEA!
• Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
• Comprehensive employee health coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive compensation & bonus program
• Flexible vacation (exempt) / Accrued vacation (non-exempt)
• Time off for your birthday & volunteering
• Employee resource groups
• Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
• Parental Leave
• perks may vary based on eligibility/location

Our Company Values

• Customer obsession: It starts and ends here. Consistently ask yourself how what you're doing creates value for our customers. It's a mindset.
• Gritty resilience: Make it happen. Find a way. Move fast, stay positive, and do what it takes.
• Drive innovation: Create the future. Continuously improve what exists and invent what's next.
• Win, together: One team. No silos, no egos. Drive to be the best and support each other's success.
• Growth mindset: 10x, not 10%. Think in orders of magnitude, not increments. Seek feedback, learn, and improve.

We love building strong partnerships, but please note that Optro cannot accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any submissions without a signed agreement in place will not create a fee obligation.