Event Lead (Contract)

What is Polygon Labs?Polygon Labs develops Ethereum scaling solutions for Polygon protocols. Polygon Labs engages with other ecosystem developers to help make available scalable, affordable, secure and sustainable blockchain infrastructure for Web3. Polygon Labs has initially developed a growing suite of protocols for developers to gain easy access to major scaling solutions, including layer 2s (zero-knowledge rollups and optimistic rollups), sidechains, hybrid chains, app-specific chains, enterprise chains, and data availability protocols. Scaling solutions that Polygon Labs initially developed have seen widespread adoption with tens of thousands of decentralized apps, unique addresses exceeding 225 million, over 1.2 million smart contracts created and 2.56 billion total transactions processed since inception. The existing Polygon network is home for some of the biggest Web3 projects, such as Aave, Uniswap, and OpenSea, and well-known enterprises, including Robinhood, Stripe and Adobe. Polygon Labs is carbon neutral with the goal of leading Web3 in becoming carbon negative.Job SummaryWe are looking for a seasoned, strategic event lead to support our global marketing and community efforts. You will be responsible for contributing to and executing individual events that support overall business goals, community plans and key messages —before, during and after the event.The ideal candidate will be passionate about Polygon technology, and have an event, community and strategic marketing background that includes event marketing strategy, developing and producing multi-channel event programs (including in-person, virtual and hybrid events) through solid positioning, messaging, project management, contract negotiating, and cross-functional relations.A successful candidate will be a fast learner who is curious, analytical, comfortable with ambiguity and working independently, able to think strategically while focusing on details, and scaling high impact projects.Key Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop and produce multi-channel event programs through solid positioning, messaging, event planning, project management, contract negotiating, and cross-functional relations, to bolster the perception of Polygon technology in the marketplaceShare and scale assets and experiences, maximize efficiencies and cultivate new ideas that benefit programs globallyProvide direction and exert influence in shaping experiences or programsManage large teams of internal cross-functional collaborators and third-party agencies and vendors across complex events, fostering open communication and driving excellence in deliveryDevelop and review creative concepts for events, and work with cross-functional teams and internal/external collaborators to build and enhance programsProfit and loss responsibility, budget and planning for complex programsWork in collaboration with PR and industry marketing peers to ideate, negotiate and execute large-scale sponsorships at key industry eventsDeeply understand external collaborators’ goals and metrics, building solutions to capture and provide event KPIs Foster feedback loop with cross-functional teams to continually measure event effectivenessDefine and refine event metrics as part of overall event strategy effectivenessEvaluate and report on event's success as part of overall business goalsContribute to and set team-level goals and functional strategyLeverage external data and insights to inform strategyAbility to travel frequently for eventsQualifications6-8 years experience of event marketing strategy experience, with an emphasis on web3, crypto, developer landscape the last 2-3 years and proven experience executing culturally-relevant eventsThorough understanding of the web3 industry, key associations, partners and media landscapeBonus: Experience creating and evolving experiences that showcase the Polygon technology stack — Polygon PoS, zkevm, Miden, – with proven results building developer event experiences with and aligning use of these technologies to business goalsExperience working in close collaboration with agency creatives, designers, and producers on a variety of digital and interactive projectsExperience concepting, programming and producing events of all sizes — from intimate C-level experiences, to large scale events – both company-owned and industry-ledHighly organized, self-motivated, solution-oriented and able to think creatively and quickly with a strategic lens5+ years working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across various levels of the organization, building trust and fostering collaborationDemonstrated project management skills of complex programs and budgets of $1M+Experience working well under pressure with tight deadlines, while managing multiple programs simultaneouslyDemonstrable interest in diversity and inclusion and ensuring it is a lens through which events are executedExpertise using tools such as Notion, Airtable, Hubspot, Google Suite, Jira, Excel, Slack, LumaFamiliarity with competitive landscapeA desire to learn and stay on top of emerging technologies and trends, consistently enhancing programs, and bringing new ideas to the tableInterest in learning in a fast-paced environmentExcellent eye for detailAbout the TeamWe are believers in Web3 values and aim to empower the world to equitably access the internet’s valueYou would join a close knit, hard working team who plan and produce some of the best events in the industryThere is always opportunity and encouragement to take initiative on projects and be confident that team members will share feedback and supportPolygon Labs PerksThe goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits:Remote first global workforceIndustry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*Company matching 401k with 3% match*$1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)$200 Annual Book Allowance Program$75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursementFlexible Time Off1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarterCompany issued laptopEgg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefitsIn certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific401k is for United States employees onlyPolygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.Candidate Privacy PolicyLearn More about Polygon LabsWebsite | Twitter | Developer Twitter | Telegram | Reddit | Discord | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn