Crossover is the world's #1 source of full-time remote jobs. Our clients offer top-tier pay for top-tier talent. We're recruiting this role for our client, 2 Hour Learning. Have you got what it takes?
Are you passionate about transforming education through dynamic and engaging events? Join 2 Hour Learning!
Based in Austin, TX, you'll lead the planning and execution of innovative events, both virtual and in-person, that support our educational mission. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with a dedicated team, and the chance to make an impact in the field of education.
Join us at 2 Hour Learning, a trailblazing EdTech company that’s revolutionizing education by compressing a full day's learning into just two engaging hours. At 2 Hour Learning, we leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver a personalized and accelerated learning experience to K-12 students across various unique schools, including Alpha School, GT School, eSports Academy, and Sports Academy.
In 2024, we're launching 4 new micro-school campuses in Texas, Florida, and California. You will work alongside our Marketing & Admissions teams to design and execute events that drive community awareness and admissions. You will have access to the tools and resources to create first-class experiences.
Why 2 Hour Learning?

• Join a company passionate about bringing exceptional education to every student.
• Be part of a revolution in education where learning is measured by outcomes, not seat time.
• Excellent compensation and benefits, including insurance, retirement, and ample time off. We value our team members!
• Opportunity for career growth, from exploring new technologies to diving into new specialties, you'll have the ability to explore a variety of paths.

If you thrive in a role where every event is a chance to inspire and engage and where your efforts have a direct impact on the future of learning, we’re looking for you to join our mission!
IMPORTANT NOTE: This position requires the candidate to be based in the Austin, TX, metro area. While we advertise nationally and welcome all applicants, residency in or relocation to the Austin metro is required. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.
What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and manage logistics and themes for in-person and virtual events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors for seamless event execution.
• Create exceptional attendee experiences.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Engage with stakeholders and community members.

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Handling mundane administrative tasks that don’t leverage your event planning expertise.
• Working in isolation without collaboration or feedback from team members.
• Dealing with outdated technology or lack of tools that hinder efficient event planning.

Event Specialist Key ResponsibilitiesDrive 2 Hour Learning's success by planning and executing engaging, strategic events that promote our educational philosophy and attract new students and supporters.
Basic Requirements

• Proven track record in planning and executing high-quality events.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with a knack for meticulous attention to detail.
• Based in the Austin, TX metro area or willing to relocate.
• Able to travel up to 40% to our other campuses throughout Texas, Florida, & California.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate event timelines.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship

About 2 Hour Learning2hr Learning is powered by AI technology that enables schools to provide personalized, mastery learning to students, enabling them to learn faster than standard school, thereby freeing up the rest of the school day to pursue their passions and interests.
There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!
Working with CrossoverThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover. The compensation level for this role is $37 USD/hour, which equates to $75,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.
What to expect next:

• You will receive an email with a link to start your self-paced, online job application.
• Our hiring platform will guide you through a series of online “screening” assessments to check for basic job fit, job-related skills, and finally a few real-world job-specific assignments.

Important! If you do not receive an email from us:

• First, emails may take up to 15 minutes to send, refresh and check again.
• Second, check your spam and junk folders for an email from Crossover.com, mark as “Not Spam” since you will receive other emails as well.
• Third, we will send to whatever email account you indicated on the Apply form - by default, that is the email address you use as your LinkedIn username and it might be different than the one you have already checked.
• If all else fails, just reset your password by visiting https://www.crossover.com/auth/password-recovery if you already applied using LinkedIn EasyApply.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5103-US-Durham-EventSpecialis.002