Applications are due May 20. We aim to fill this role by June 5. This is a part-time contract role, preferably based in Portland, Oregon. We’re currently remote, but plan to go hybrid in the future.

Are you excited about being a part of the solution to the crisis of our time? Do you love putting on events that bring people together and create a lasting impact? Are you a creative, highly-collaborative, results-oriented person looking to do the best work of your career?

We need a part-time Event Marketing Specialist to help take Outfit to the next level and lead the growth of a new business line. This person is part of a small team that will help define the future of the agency and build a world-class body of work. You will report to the Managing Director.

The Event Marketing Specialist’s job is to help come up with great ideas for events and execute them at a high level. Events—both in-person and online—are a big part of our sales and marketing strategy as an agency. Plus we support our clients with highly-effective event marketing.

This is a hands-on role where you will strategize and orchestrate memorable events, including pre and post-event sales and marketing. You will be responsible for managing the P&L for all events, and turning events into a highly strategic arm and point of differentiation for the agency.

Key Skills & Competencies

A love of people and bringing people together
Expertise putting together thoughtful, creative experiences for groups ranging from 25 to 200+
Excellent communication skills
Experience in social selling, to attract speakers, sponsors, and participants
Entrepreneurial and ambitious self-starter
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Minimum of 3 years of event management experience
Willing and eager to travel, with a focus on the West Coast
Cleantech / renewable energy industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Grow events into a high-impact business division
Develop ideas for events, in collaboration with the team
Manage event production planning, execution, and P&L
Creative comprehensive game plan for each event, clearly defining success and how to achieve it
Own marketing and communication with all event stakeholders (attendee, speakers, sponsors), including RSVP process
Oversee any photography and videography for events
Collaborate with our Design Director to create compelling event marketing assets

Compensation & Growth Opportunity

$60 - $75 per hour, depending on experience
10-15 hours per week to start
We hope this person kicks ass, we continue to grow, and this person is eventually full-time.
We are deeply committed to fairness and paying competitive wages, and aim to increase compensation as the agency grows and you demonstrate your capabilities.

Application Instructions

Please email the following to careers@weoutfit.co by May 20:

A letter sharing why you’re interested
Your Linkedin profile link
A site or document(s) showcasing the success you’ve had in event marketing

You’re invited to share anything else that you think would be valuable in conveying why you’d be a good fit for this role.

If we think you’re a strong candidate, we’ll schedule a 30 minute video call.

Please note: We will do our best to respond to every applicant, but can’t promise that will happen in a timely fashion. We’re very busy at the moment, and appreciate your understanding!

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