Event Marketing Manager

About Us

Axelar is the universal interoperability protocol and infrastructure connecting all blockchain ecosystems, applications, assets, and users. Axelar network consists of a protocol suite, tools, and APIs, designed to break down the barriers to cross-chain communication. Powered by a decentralized open network of validators; anyone can join the network, use it and build on it. The Axelar network makes cross-chain communication as simple as using http(s) protocols on the web. Platform developers can plug-in their blockchains to other ecosystems, and application builders and users can leverage a simple protocol and API to access global liquidity and communicate with the entire ecosystem.

The Team

The Axelar team has deep roots in distributed systems, consensus, and cryptography. The venture is backed by Polychain, Dragonfly Capital, Coinbase, Binance X, DCVC, and others. It was founded by Sergey Gorbunov (PhD MIT) and Georgios Vlachos (MSc MIT), who previously worked together on the founding team at Algorand.

The Role

We are in the process of building out the core marketing engine at Axelar. Events play a critical role in web3 and we are looking for an experienced, highly organized and creative events professional to manage this function. You will be an early member of a growing marketing team within an early-stage, unicorn startup tackling one of the biggest challenges in blockchain. This role will plan events large and small, from local meetups, to international tradeshows, hackathons, VIP dinners, and bi-annual team offsites. This role will be an adventure. If you’re ready to join a highly-driven team and build out a first-class events program in one of the most exciting technologies of our time, then this role is for you. Let’s go!

Requirements

What you’ll be doing

• Create, execute and measure Axelar’s event strategy
• Partner internally and externally with key stakeholders to create and execute end-to-end event plans
• Build repeatable processes to ensure the events program can scale efficiently as the company grows across a variety of event types and sizes
• Source and vet event opportunities to ensure we are investing our time and resources into highly relevant impactful events for our target market.
• Create and maintain event budgets and reports to provide visibility into ROI and logistics

About You

• 6+ years of experience in corporate event planning, preferably at a technology company. Extra points for experience working planning or executing sponsored hackathons at a developer-focused organization.
• Proven track record planning and executing global events including the pre-marketing, logistics, and ROI measurement
• Naturally organized, ability to project manage in a fast-paced, high intensity environment and think outside the box to create unique and compelling events
• Partner-oriented mindset with the ability to create strong relationships internally and externally
• Excited and capable of traveling globally
• A proactive communicator with a team-first mindset

Benefits

What’s in it for you

• Autonomous, distributed environment with the opportunity to work collaboratively in a diverse team across the world.
• The scope to contribute to high-impact work and really make a difference in a decentralized protocol.
• Chance to really challenge yourself whilst learning heaps of stuff in the process.
• Unlimited time off throughout the year to rest and recharge.
• Competitive compensation with stock options, experiencing growth from the initial phases.