Common Energy
Director of Event Marketing/Community Engagement - **Greater Chicago**
Common Energy, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description Salary: 65k - 100k About Common Energy
Common Energy is revolutionizing the energy sector. Our platform extends the benefits and savings of clean energy to renters and low-income families to major cities across the country. There is no on-site installation and signing up only takes two minutes. As such, we are a key part of the solution to globalize clean energy participation and mitigate climate change.
Common Energy is backed by one of the countrys leading climate funds and its board and advisors include former executives from Facebook, Google and President Obamas cabinet. We are seeking an experienced Director of Event
Marketing/Community
Engagement to bring positivity, fun and professionalism to Common Energys neighborhood outreach.
The Role
As Common Energys Director of Event Marketing you will lead Common Energys community engagement strategy and build a team to help you execute it. You and your team will plan, organize and execute in-neighborhood tabling events to educate and enroll residential and disadvantaged households in free, clean energy programs that save them money and reduce carbon emissions.
Responsibilities:
Event Planning:
Develop a comprehensive execution plan for 12-20 known industry events that the Company attends each year Propose and execute new events to further the Companys brand and business objectives, including: recruiting events, industry talks and sponsorships, sponsorship opportunities, and roles for the CEO Plan and implement strategies to maximize attendee engagement and Company impact during events Identify and share new branding needs to capture the target audience's attention Use social media and other channels to create pre-event buzz and post-event content Work with the VP of Growth to develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness Track expenses and provide post-event financial analysis.
Event Execution Coordinate logistics, including booth selection, ensuring all booth- and event marketing-related materials arrive on time Arrive early at events, set up booth and marketing materials, ensure a seamless event experience for sales executives and the CEO Attend the event and be an integral part of our event marketing team Ensure new leads are captured and shared with the VP of Growth Evaluate the success of events through post-event analysis and reporting
Requirements
Positive people person who loves meeting new people and shares the goal of generating new relationships for our business! Must live within **Greater Chicago** At least 8 years of experience planning and executing conference events, including: coordinating, setting up, and attending events, and customer engagement Ability to travel on average 4-8 days per month Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
Compensation and Other Good Stuff Attractive compensation including base salary and company equity Full benefit offering: health care, vision, dental, 401k, paid vacation Work with and learn from the best: Our tight-knit team includes experts across the energy sector High-impact position to save the earth! Cool SWAG! One team, no politics.
Company Values and Diversity
Common Energy believes that a diverse team enhances our companys performance and outcomes for our clients. We welcome different perspectives and opinions to foster innovation, authenticity, and excellence across all parts of our business. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Common Energy welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Job Description Salary: 65k - 100k About Common Energy
Common Energy is revolutionizing the energy sector. Our platform extends the benefits and savings of clean energy to renters and low-income families to major cities across the country. There is no on-site installation and signing up only takes two minutes. As such, we are a key part of the solution to globalize clean energy participation and mitigate climate change.
Common Energy is backed by one of the countrys leading climate funds and its board and advisors include former executives from Facebook, Google and President Obamas cabinet. We are seeking an experienced Director of Event
Marketing/Community
Engagement to bring positivity, fun and professionalism to Common Energys neighborhood outreach.
The Role
As Common Energys Director of Event Marketing you will lead Common Energys community engagement strategy and build a team to help you execute it. You and your team will plan, organize and execute in-neighborhood tabling events to educate and enroll residential and disadvantaged households in free, clean energy programs that save them money and reduce carbon emissions.
Responsibilities:
Event Planning:
Develop a comprehensive execution plan for 12-20 known industry events that the Company attends each year Propose and execute new events to further the Companys brand and business objectives, including: recruiting events, industry talks and sponsorships, sponsorship opportunities, and roles for the CEO Plan and implement strategies to maximize attendee engagement and Company impact during events Identify and share new branding needs to capture the target audience's attention Use social media and other channels to create pre-event buzz and post-event content Work with the VP of Growth to develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness Track expenses and provide post-event financial analysis.
Event Execution Coordinate logistics, including booth selection, ensuring all booth- and event marketing-related materials arrive on time Arrive early at events, set up booth and marketing materials, ensure a seamless event experience for sales executives and the CEO Attend the event and be an integral part of our event marketing team Ensure new leads are captured and shared with the VP of Growth Evaluate the success of events through post-event analysis and reporting
Requirements
Positive people person who loves meeting new people and shares the goal of generating new relationships for our business! Must live within **Greater Chicago** At least 8 years of experience planning and executing conference events, including: coordinating, setting up, and attending events, and customer engagement Ability to travel on average 4-8 days per month Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
Compensation and Other Good Stuff Attractive compensation including base salary and company equity Full benefit offering: health care, vision, dental, 401k, paid vacation Work with and learn from the best: Our tight-knit team includes experts across the energy sector High-impact position to save the earth! Cool SWAG! One team, no politics.
Company Values and Diversity
Common Energy believes that a diverse team enhances our companys performance and outcomes for our clients. We welcome different perspectives and opinions to foster innovation, authenticity, and excellence across all parts of our business. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Common Energy welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
remote work