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About the Job

As a Marketing & Events Coordinator at Opal, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing corporate events. Your primary focus will be to plan and coordinate events, and ensure a seamless experience for our target audience. This role requires a combination of marketing expertise, event management skills, and strong organizational abilities.

About You

You have a passion for creativity and attention to detail. You are excellent at managing several projects and campaigns simultaneously and have exceptional communication skills. Perhaps most importantly, you have a positive attitude that is contagious amongst our internal and external stakeholders.

About Opal

Opal is the planning platform that enables marketers to plan, create, and calendar their content in one place. By working in Opal, teams get the visibility they need to stay aligned and collaborate efficiently. Visit workwithopal.com to learn why Opal is trusted by leading brands including Target, Starbucks, Microsoft, General Motors, and many more!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the marketing team to execute on event strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute external facing events such as customer events and conferences.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure cost-effective event execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define event goals, develop event concepts, and create event timelines.
• Coordinate logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual requirements, transportation, and accommodations.
• Handle event registration, attendee communication, and on-site event management to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for participants.
• Drive attendance of events by working closely with the sales and marketing teams to create compelling digital event marketing including email campaigns and landing pages.
• Prepare regular reports on event outcomes and ROI to share with the marketing team and company leadership.

Skills, Experience, Knowledge:

• Ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time.
• Proven experience in marketing, event planning, or a similar role.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and suggest innovative marketing and event ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in marketing tools like Marketo or Intercom a plus
• Natural alignment with Opal’s Values: Open & Honest, Passionate, Accountable, Level-Up, Intentional, Teamwork, and Excellence

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field.

Some benefits our team members enjoy include:

• Competitive, market-leading compensation package, including stock options
• 100% company-paid Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance for individuals (plus company-subsidized dependent coverage)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health, Dependent Care, Commuter, Parking
• Company-paid Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance for your furry friend
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave & Back-to-Work Program
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans
• Company-sponsored outreach & activity programs

Opal is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We believe a diverse workplace promotes innovation and enhances decision making. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Opal does not provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Salary: $50,000- $65,000 DOE