What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager position at AlchemistX?
About Us
AlchemistX is the corporate and government services arm of the Alchemist Accelerator, a venture-backed initiative dedicated to accelerating the growth of early-stage ventures that monetize from enterprises.
We specialize in supporting international startups on their journey to scale, with a strong focus on helping founders break into and succeed in the North American market.
Since 2020, AlchemistX has partnered with over 300 companies from diverse backgrounds and regions around the world. Our mission is simple: to put startups on the inside track to success. We do this by opening doors to impactful networks, surfacing real market opportunities, and guiding founders toward meaningful commercial outcomes.
At AlchemistX, we care deeply about the people behind the startups. We're passionate about helping founders turn bold, global ambitions into reality—and we walk alongside them every step of the way.
About The Role
We're looking for an Events Manager, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, to design and deliver world-class events for a global audience of founders, investors, corporate innovators, and startup enthusiasts. With a strong emphasis on international founders, this role is all about bringing the Alchemist network together and cultivating a vibrant, supportive community.
You'll have a sharp eye for detail, a flair for creative experiences, and a passion for creating events that are not only seamless—but unforgettable. From intimate founder gatherings to high-impact demo days, you'll work closely with Alchemist leadership to shape events that reflect our values and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Planning
AlchemistX is the corporate and government services arm of the Alchemist Accelerator, a venture-backed initiative dedicated to accelerating the growth of early-stage ventures that monetize from enterprises.
We specialize in supporting international startups on their journey to scale, with a strong focus on helping founders break into and succeed in the North American market.
Since 2020, AlchemistX has partnered with over 300 companies from diverse backgrounds and regions around the world. Our mission is simple: to put startups on the inside track to success. We do this by opening doors to impactful networks, surfacing real market opportunities, and guiding founders toward meaningful commercial outcomes.
At AlchemistX, we care deeply about the people behind the startups. We're passionate about helping founders turn bold, global ambitions into reality—and we walk alongside them every step of the way.
About The Role
We're looking for an Events Manager, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, to design and deliver world-class events for a global audience of founders, investors, corporate innovators, and startup enthusiasts. With a strong emphasis on international founders, this role is all about bringing the Alchemist network together and cultivating a vibrant, supportive community.
You'll have a sharp eye for detail, a flair for creative experiences, and a passion for creating events that are not only seamless—but unforgettable. From intimate founder gatherings to high-impact demo days, you'll work closely with Alchemist leadership to shape events that reflect our values and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Planning
- Design Best-in-Class EventsDevelop compelling event concepts that create real value for founders, investors, and innovation leaders—focused on connection, learning, and opportunity.
- Ongoing Planning: Build a strategic calendar of events aligned with programs objectives and internal stakeholder needs.
- Speaker & Guest RecruitmentIdentify, recruit, and prepare high-impact speakers, panelists, and guests who inspire and elevate the experience for attendees.
- End-to-End Event Management: Own all aspects of event execution—from logistics and operations to post-event follow-up. Ensure a seamless experience for the attendees.
- Team Coordination: Lead and support a team of internal collaborators and volunteer event coordinators to ensure consistent quality across all touchpoints.
- Budget Oversight: Manage event budgets, source vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective execution without compromising quality.
- Curated Audience Development: Define and attract target audiences for each event through tailored outreach, partnerships, and marketing campaigns.
- Promotion Strategy: Collaborate on promotional plans including email campaigns, social media, event pages, and community platforms to drive registrations and engagement.
- Post-Event Analytics: Measure event performance, gather attendee feedback, and analyze data to continuously improve future events.
- Ecosystem Engagement: Cultivate relationships with founders, investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem stakeholders—particularly in Silicon Valley.
- Community Experience: Ensure Alchemist community members feel connected, supported, and valued through intentional event design and engagement strategies.
- List Growth & Data Quality: Maintain and grow a curated network of community contacts, ensuring high data quality and relevance.
- Tooling & TrackingSelect and implement tools to track event metrics, manage the attendee lifecycle, and support community growth through automation and insights.
- 3 years of experience planning and executing high-quality events, both virtual and in-person, with a strong track record of operational excellence.
- Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the ability to attend and host in-person events as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to engage diverse, multicultural audiences, with sensitivity to international norms, cross-cultural communication, and global startup ecosystems.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, capable of coordinating multiple stakeholders, timelines, and logistics with precision.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including speaker outreach, audience engagement, and collaboration with global partners.
- Experience in event marketing, including developing promotional strategies, creating outreach content, and driving targeted attendance through email and digital channels.
- Passion for startups and innovation, with a people-first mindset and a genuine desire to support founders and create meaningful, inclusive experiences.
