Event coordinator

About the job : The Red Hat Marketing Communications team is looking for a Marketing Events Coordinator to join us in Raleigh, NC or remotely... In this role, you will work closely with the Red Hat Developer Team and Open Source Program Office, as well as other stakeholders to plan and implement Red Hats sponsorship of third-party, global developer and community events that cater primarily to a technical audience. You will utilize marketing strategies and open source technology knowledge to deliver exceptional events on behalf of Red Hat while collaborating in a cross-functional team environment. 1-3 years of experience in event planning and implementation • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a comparable degree • Project management with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously consisting of various cross-functional teams and vendors • Creative thinking with the ability to explore and implement a modern or unconventional approach to problem solving • An innovation driven mindset • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills • Outstanding problem solving, communication, and presentation skills • Self-driven with the ability to perform well under pressure • Ability to problem-solve in fast-changing and fluid situations • Skilled in process documentation and guideline creation • Comfort with working in a variety of cultural contexts internationally • Comfort with strong relationship building and providing consulting to senior leadership • Knowledge of open source software is a plus • Familiarity with virtual event platforms such as Hopin, Intrado, and Crowdcast is a plus • Familiarity with different marketing and social media software such as Salesforce, Eloqua, Tableau, Twitter, and Instagram is a plus • Must be able to travel as needed; up to 30%, both internationally and domestically • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds