Events Coordinator

SparkCognition catalyzes sustainable growth for our clients throughout the world with proven artificial intelligence (AI) systems, award-winning machine learning technology, and a multinational team of AI thought leaders. Our clients are trusted with advancing lives, infrastructure, sustainability, and financial systems across the globe. They partner with SparkCognition to understand their industry’s most pressing challenges, analyze complex data, empower decision-making, and transform human and industrial productivity with scalable AI solutions to solve the problems that matter most.

As an Events Coordinator, you will be instrumental in the execution of our participation at third-party conferences and tradeshows, as well as signature events hosted by SparkCognition both in-person and virtually. The Events Coordinator will report to the Events Manager to contribute to the execution and overall success of our events strategy.

Join us in:

• Researching new event opportunities in our targeted verticals including, but not limited to energy, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and defense/government trade shows and conferences.
• Providing comprehensive support to the Events Manager by compiling and analyzing event research, ordering event supplies, stepping in to help with vendor management or communications, and more.
• Coordinating SparkCognition participation for external events and coordinating stakeholder needs for internal events with event organizers, including logistics, exhibition assets, booth materials, inventory management, and external vendor management, in writing, by phone, or in-person as appropriate.
• Assisting with budget management and tracking costs for sponsorships, speaker fees, shipping, logistics, etc., while simultaneously acting as a financial steward of SparkCognition.
• Collecting event details and maintaining project management tools with the most accurate and up to date information
• Working across the marketing department to coordinate the production of content and SparkCognition branded assets for event participation, maintaining brand consistency, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Assisting in or leading additional event-related projects may be assigned based on business needs.

You’ll have:

• 2 years of events experience, including hands-on experience with physical booth materials, is required.
• A can-do, high-energy spirit and ability to navigate a rapidly changing environment
• A focus on execution with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize work, maintain organization, and clearly communicate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in event software solutions (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Asana, or other applicable programs).
• Local to Austin, TX required. SparkCognition has a hybrid approach to work that includes in-person requirements and the ability to work from home.

SparkCognition is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. SparkCognition prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.