Marketing Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Marketing Manager II for a 6-month contract with a client in Francisco CA 94105

Title: Marketing Manager II

Location: Francisco CA 94105

Duration: 6 Months Contract - Part - Time

Pay Rate: $60 - $65/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

This will be a part-time role (approx. 20-25 hours/week)

Overview

Startups & Venture Capital Team is seeking interim coverage for the Community & Engagement lead to support community, events, and VC and startup ecosystem initiatives.

This role will support Launchpad - a program for high-growth startups, bringing together founders, operators, and VC partners through events, content, and community to deepen engagement and drive new logo growth. This role will serve as the primary execution lead across events, founder community, and marketing partnerships.

Scope & Responsibilities

1. Events & Campaigns

Lead end-to-end execution of Launchpad-led events and support integration into broader marketing activations.

* Own planning and execution of owned events (i.e., founder/CXO dinners/breakfasts, Dreamforce), including timelines, logistics, invites, registration, and onsite coordination

* Drive cross-functional alignment with marketing, sales, and partner teams

* Support industry event activations, including operationalizing our event-in-a-box approach to extend Launchpad into marketing-led conferences

* Partner with SMB Marketing on campaign coordination tied to events (email, paid, social), ensuring alignment with broader new logo efforts

2. Launchpad Community

Manage and grow the Launchpad founder community (Slack-based) with a focus on engagement and consistency.

* Own day-to-day Slack operations: posting cadence, moderation, and member support.

* Coordinate and promote monthly office hours and community programming.

* Develop and publish community content (announcements, resources, event tie-ins)

* Track engagement KPIs and maintain visibility into growth and activity.

3. VC Partnerships & Marketplaces (Supporting)

Support expansion of Launchpads distribution through VC and ecosystem channels.

* Coordinate outreach and follow-ups with VC partners and marketplace platforms

* Maintain partnership and marketplace trackers

* Support co-marketing opportunities (e.g., newsletters, community features, events)

* Help ensure visibility into partnership pipeline and activity

4. Reporting & Operations

Maintain operational rigor and visibility across all workstreams.

* Own weekly updates across events, community, and partnership trackers

* Ensure campaign and registration tracking hygiene

* Support reporting for forecasting, QBRs, and internal updates

* Identify and improve operational gaps as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance