The Linux Foundation is the organization of choice for the world’s top developers and companies to build ecosystems that accelerate open technology development and commercial adoption. Together with the worldwide open source community, it is solving the hardest technology problems by creating the largest shared technology investment in history. Today, the Linux Foundation has over 2,000 corporate members from over 41 countries, including every single one the Fortune 100. The Linux Foundation has proudly created over $54B in shared technology value since its inception. 

Linux Foundation events are where open source developers, community leaders and business leaders meet to collaborate, learn and network in order to advance innovations that support the world’s largest shared technologies. As a core business unit of the Linux Foundation, the Event Team (composed of 40+ event management, sales and marketing professionals) manages over 150 global events and conferences each year, ranging from 50 to 20k attendees. We host in-person, virtual and hybrid events.

We’re looking for a highly-organized and results-driven Senior Event Coordinator to join our team, working with our Event Services group producing dozens of global B2B conferences and events (in-person, hybrid and virtual) for audiences ranging from 50-20k+ attendees on behalf of our internal clients, ie Linux Foundation Projects. This position reports to the Event Director and provides support for all activities related to event planning and execution. It also provides valuable operational coordination within the event team and works closely with internal and external stakeholders, sponsors, and third-party vendors to coordinate event logistics. 

What You Will Work On

• Coordinate event logistics including attendee communications, website management, registration support, childcare, diversity scholarships, attendee swag/merchandise, and security, with additional opportunities to assist with food and beverage, AV, room blocks, signage, space planning, offsite receptions, and more

• Work closely with internal cross-functional teams for successful execution of events and to meet event goals and objectives

• Manage individual budget lines, with focus on negotiation to reduce costs and get the most bang for the buck and keeping event under budget Partner with other members of the events team to collaboratively execute full events

• Copywriting and proofreading for event materials including website, signage, conference guide, email newsletters, and event services client pitches

• Work with external vendors on the creation and timely delivery of conference materials where related to responsibilities

• Provide customer support to attendees and other event stakeholders pre-event and onsite

• Maintain project tracking tools, ensuring up to date status and adhering to deadlines

• Handle additional responsibilities assigned by the Event Director

Who We Are Looking For

• BS/BA degree and minimum 2-4 years of event management experience, preferably in B2B conference planning or hotel/venue convention services

• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling and communication

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and new challenges

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Detail and deadline-oriented

• Collaborative, able to work easily with a team

• Commitment to improving the processes that you manage

• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects/events in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and must be able to work well under pressure

• Meticulous organizational abilities and concise and effective verbal and written communication are required; high attention to detail

• Previous experience and/or desire to work remotely; ability to manage tasks, time and schedule with limited supervision

• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective; excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills

• Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble

• Client services and hospitality mindset 

• Strong computer experience - proven ability to pick up new programs and software quickly

• Requires overnight and weekend travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 20%

Skills That Are A Plus

• Copywriting, editing and/or proofreading skills

• Prior experience with Google Docs, Wordpress, Salesforce, Cvent, and Asana

• Virtual event experience

• Previous experience working remotely

Perks

• Competitive salary

• Outstanding health benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• 100% 401k match (up to the IRS-defined limit per year).

• Travel around the world

• Work with a respected, high-performing team that works collaboratively and supports each other

• Work from home, forever!

• ‘Focus Fridays’

• And more!

This position requires overnight and weekend travel to events both domestically and internationally (~20%).  This position is remote, and is open to applicants who can work North American time zone standard business hours.

The Linux Foundation is an all-remote-work organization that hires world-class talent. We are as passionate about providing a flexible and supportive work culture as we are about open-source software. Collaboration is in our DNA, and we pride ourselves on being able to work closely together while not being tied to an office. We offer exceptional benefits - e.g., top-of-the-line healthcare, unlimited PTO, Flex Fridays, and a 100% 401k match (up to the IRS-defined limit per year).

Salary $73,000 - $85,000 USD

The Linux Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage anyone interested to apply! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.