Our Mission
At Span, we are building products to enable the rapid adoption of renewable energy. As more distributed energy resources like solar and storage come onto the grid, it’s increasingly important to be able to improve the technology that sits between the grid, the home, and those distributed energy resources. Span’s smart panel replaces the electrical panel to become the center for connected power in the home. With Span, homeowners receive all the safety features of a standard panel with revolutionary insights and edge-of-grid controls through our mobile app.
The Role
We are seeking an Events Manager that can assist the organization in delivering a world class customer experience at all events - international trade shows to local tiny home stops. This role will be a key part of our marketing team and will report directly to the Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and managing the events’ calendar
- Negotiating quotes and agreements with vendors
- Managing time frames and budgets to the event-brief and expected outcomes
- Conceptualizing event plans and concepts and working cross functionally to see them become reality
- Handling budgeting and invoicing and managing vendors
- Researching and securing venues
- Negotiating sponsorship deals
- Handling logistics
- Communicating with senior management
- Ensuring that brand guidelines are met
- Obtaining permits
- Compiling post-event reports
Potential Events:
- Solar Power International
- International Home Builder Show
- Tiny Home Roadshow
- Certification & Training Events
About You
Required Qualifications
We are seeking an Events Manager who has:
- BA/BS degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Hospitality
- Minimum of 3-5 years in event planning and management
- Ability to handle a heavy events schedule in a fast paced environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Superior planning, time-management, and project management skills
- Creative problem-solver: you can think, plan, and execute on multiple projects autonomously and in an organized fashion
- Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills that allow you to successfully work cross-functionally and with a complex set of stakeholders
Bonus Qualifications
We would love to hire someone who has:
- Proficiency in Salesforce and various events software
- Risk management experience
- A can-do attitude where no task is too small and no challenge too big to succeed.
Life at Span
Span is a startup based in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. We are a small, diverse team of creative thinkers. We value open communication, teamwork, and a make-it-happen attitude - no job is too big or too small. We strive to make change by imagining what the future could be and building a product to complete that vision. We are looking to grow our team with talented people who are on the same mission to shape the future of energy.
Working at Span, you can expect:
- Competitive compensation at a well-funded, venture-backed company
- Comprehensive benefits including a choice of medical plans; dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- A sunny, airy office located close to BART and Caltrain public transit
- Regular team lunches, brown bag learning opportunities, board games nights, and other opportunities to connect with teammates - in-person and now virtually
- Equity grants at a quickly-growing startup
- Flexible hours and vacation time - we simultaneously work hard and make space for the important stuff
- To be a part of a team and culture that is hard-working, has a good sense of humor, values collaboration, and is just a little bit nerdy
Span embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.