Partner 18, Events Associate, Crypto

Andreessen Horowitz; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is seeking a strong Events Associate to join the crypto team and drive high‑touch experiences from concept to execution. This role partners across teams to deliver thoughtful events while ensuring flawless execution and attention to detail.

The role can be based in San Francisco or New York City, with in‑office presence required at least two days per week and travel of about 30%. You will work closely with executives and various departments to plan, execute, and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of events production experience, including large conferences and executive experiences.
• Proven ability to manage event budgets, vendors, contracts, and production partners.
• Strong project management, multi‑priority handling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Highly organized, process‑oriented, and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~30%).
• Willingness to work in‑office 2 days per week in San Francisco or New York.
• Experience with enterprise marketing or crypto events is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute large‑scale external events as part of the crypto Marketing team.
• Manage a 12‑week summer program for the Research team and related hospitality activities.
• Oversee production of premium branded goods for projects and events.
• Lead private dining and salon‑style hospitality moments.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with executives, GTM, Regulatory/Policy, Research, and Investment teams.
• Own event plans, trackers, and communications; drive firm‑wide visibility for events.
• Coordinate with vendors to create collateral, materials, and guest assets.
• Maintain organized event inventory for seamless execution.

Skills

Strong communicator

Collaborative partner

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor relationships

Tools

Google Workspace

Marketo

Affinity CRM

Splash

ClickUp

Salesforce

Slack

WordPress

Airtable

Job description

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth‑stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $100B+ under management across multiple funds.

The Role

We are looking for a strong Events Associate to join the a16z crypto team and help deliver thoughtful, high-touch experiences from concept through execution. This role will own key aspects of the event planning process, partnering across teams to bring exceptional experiences to life while ensuring every detail is executed seamlessly.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They have excellent attention to detail, sound judgement, strong research skills, and a collaborative mindset. They enjoy partnering with a wide range of stakeholders and are always looking for ways to elevate the planning process and create distinguished attendee experiences.

The role can be based in San Francisco or New York City and requires in‑office presence at least two days per week. Approximately 30% travel is expected.

To join our team, you should be excited to:

• Partner with the Events Manager to plan and execute large-scale external events as part of the a16z crypto Marketing team. Tentpole events may include: F1, Consensus, Token2049, Korea Blockchain Week and more
• Manage the 12‑week summer program for our Research team, including the development and execution of a 12‑week curated hospitality program
• Oversee the full production of premium branded goods from conception through delivery for special projects and events including custom VIP kits, welcome kits, event gifting suites and more
• Lead private dining and salon‑style hospitality moments
• Work cross‑functionally with executives, GTM team, Regulatory/Policy, Research, Investment Team and more - to create seamless event and programming execution for a16z crypto’s various needs
• Partner with the events colleagues across the firm to drive firm‑wide visibility and alignment for all events
• Own systems management and reporting for production trackers, event plans and event communications
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to produce event collateral, registration materials, signage, and other guest‑facing assets
• Oversee the team's event inventory, ensuring event materials are organized, accessible, and ready to support seamless execution

What we’re looking for:

• A strong communicator and collaborative partner who thrives in a team environment
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the adaptability to navigate shifting priorities and embrace new challenges
• Exceptional taste, sound judgement, and impeccable attention to detail
• The ability to execute on a high volume of projects and ongoing programs while staying poised under pressure
• A pulse on the latest trends in dining, hospitality, and venues, with a keen eye for creating remarkable guest experiences
• A creative thinker who knows how to bring a brand to life across a varied landscape both domestically and internationally
• Confident presence working with senior executives
• Be the event creator as well as the 'boots on the ground' executing the program flawlessly; we all do it all and there is no hierarchy in our work
• Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Minimum Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience producing events, including large‑scale conferences, summits, and executive experiences. A blend of agency and in‑house experience is preferred
• Proven experience managing event budgets, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and production partners, including staffing, security, AV, lighting, and other technical event components
• Superior project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
• Highly organized and process‑oriented, with the ability to build structure, improve workflows, and quickly learn new systems and tools (Google Workspace, Marketo, Affinity CRM, Splash, ClickUp, Salesforce, Slack, WordPress, Airtable, etc.)
• High integrity and sound judgement, with a demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and make thoughtful decisions in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30%) to support onsite event execution

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $150,000 - $165,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.

a16z culture

• We do only first class business and only in a first class way
• We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business
• We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
• We are all different, we recognize that, and we win
• We celebrate the good times
• We do it for the team
• We play to win

At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.