Marqeta

Events Coordinator

Marqeta

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $74,600 - $108,800 per year

About the role

  • Support the end-to-end planning and execution of conferences, vertical events, field marketing events, webinars, and brand activations.
  • Assist in developing event timelines, run-of-show documentation, staffing plans, and logistics checklists.
  • Help secure venues, manage booth assets, order materials, coordinate shipments, and maintain inventory.
  • Manage pre-event tasks including registration, speaker prep, attendee lists, briefing documents, and internal communications.
  • Coordinate with external vendors, including AV teams, printers, caterers, and production partners to ensure seamless execution.
  • Assist in managing contracts, budgets, POs, and invoices, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • Organize shipping logistics, booth setups, lead capture systems, and onsite operations.
  • Serve as onsite support during events, assisting with setup, registration, activation management, attendee experience, and tear-down.
  • Troubleshoot issues in real time, escalating to the Head of Experiential Marketing when needed.
  • Represent the brand professionally and help ensure a smooth, memorable attendee experience.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Brand, Integrated Marketing, Content, Demand Gen, Product Marketing and Sales, to ensure event alignment and readiness.
  • Provide regular updates on timelines, deliverables, risks, and next steps.
  • Help prepare executive stakeholders for speaking engagements and event appearances.
  • Track event metrics including attendance, engagement, lead capture, logistics costs, and operational performance.
  • Assist with post-event recaps, performance summaries, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Maintain internal documentation, event calendars, asset lists, and budget trackers.
  • Help develop SOPs, checklists, and repeatable processes that improve efficiency and consistency across events and regions.
  • Research new experiential trends, technologies, and creative approaches to enhance event quality.
  • Support adoption of event management tools and systems.

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of experience coordinating marketing events, trade shows, field marketing programs, or experiential activations.
  • Strong understanding of event logistics, planning workflows, and vendor coordination.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with event software, PM tools, registration platforms, or CRM systems (Salesforce, Asana, etc. is a plus).
  • Highly organized and detail-obsessed, with strong follow-through.
  • Comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously with evolving priorities.
  • A strong communicator and collaborator with a positive, solutions-first mindset.
  • Calm, resourceful, and dependable during dynamic event environments.
  • Passionate about creating engaging, high-impact experiences.
  • Ability to travel 20–40% for onsite event support.
  • Bonus: Experience in B2B marketing, SaaS, fintech, or tech environments.
Benefits
  • Multiple health insurance options
  • Flexible time off – take what you need
  • Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
  • Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
  • Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
  • Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
  • Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
event logisticsevent planningvendor coordinationproject managementproblem-solvingevent metrics trackingSOP developmentchecklist creationbudget managementlead capture systems
Soft skills
communicationorganizationcollaborationattention to detailadaptabilityresourcefulnessdependabilitypositive mindsetfollow-throughcalmness under pressure