Business Development – Events Assistant

K2 Services

Business Development/Events Assistant coordinating marketing events, pitches, RFPs, and department data projects for Opensity’s technology services. Supporting event logistics, communications, and email-list optimization.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and project management capabilities in planning and executing marketing events, with a focus on logistics, attendee engagement, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite for event coordination and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event Logistics ManagementAttendee Registration CoordinationMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyWritten And Verbal CommunicationCustomer Service Excellence

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningProject TrackingAudience SegmentationEmail List BuildingVendor ManagementRFP WritingData ManagementPromotional Material CreationRSVP TrackingEvent Timeline Preparation

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedDetail OrientedStrong Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementCreative Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Marketing

Industry Keywords

Event CoordinationIn-Person EventsVirtual EventsHybrid EventsOn-Site Event OperationsGuest CommunicationsEmail ReportingCollaboration SkillsFlexibilityInitiative

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute marketing event logistics
Coordinate in-person, virtual, and hybrid events from planning through post-event follow-up
Research venues and coordinate catering, transportation, vendors, venues, suppliers, and event materials
Manage attendee registration, RSVP tracking, guest communications, and event confirmations
Prepare event timelines, checklists, and project trackers
Create and distribute event invitations, promotional materials, and attendee communications
Support on-site event operations, including registration, setup, vendor management, and attendee assistance
Write or work on pitches and RFPs
Update collateral
Ensure mailing lists, experience records, and other data projects are handled effectively and efficiently
Develop audience segmentation and target strategies for email list building and optimization
Support email reporting, user training, email policies, and best practices
Complete directory submissions and other departmental projects
Assist with department-wide tasks as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field preferred
Demonstrated initiative; highly organized and detail oriented
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Exemplary customer service and collaboration skills; ability to work well within a team
Initiative, independent thinking, and creative problem-solving ability
Willingness to learn
Ability to work independently while maintaining high efficiency
Capability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines and complete projects
Flexibility to work the schedule required for event responsibilities
Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for extended periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)