*Founding Events/Community

Virio

$150K — $250K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of event management experience with a strong portfolio of successful events.
  • Proven track record in securing sponsorships and building partnerships.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship management.
  • Strong logistical abilities, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all event planning and execution from conception to post-event analysis.
  • Identify and secure strategic sponsorships to enhance event offerings.
  • Manage vendor relationships for venues, catering, AV, and promotional materials.
  • Cultivate lasting community engagement beyond individual events.
  • Collaborate closely with sales and content teams to align events with business goals.

Benefits

  • Direct involvement with the CEO for strategic insights.
  • Competitive compensation reflecting individual impact and ownership.
  • Significant equity potential as part of the founding team.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • All meals provided during work hours.
  • Relocation assistance for candidates moving to San Francisco.
  • Annual company-wide off-site gatherings.
  • High level of ownership and trust with opportunities for rapid career progression.
  • Strong in-office culture with a commitment to exceptional performance.
Full Job Description
Founding Events/Community

Location: San Francisco (in-person, in-office, full-time ONLY)
Compensation: $150K-$250K base | $25k-$50k cash bonus | top of market equity

What You'll Do
  • The whole events motion, end to end. From the napkin idea to the post-event follow up.
  • Sponsorships, both sides of the table. Landing the right partners for our events, and getting Virio into the events that matter.
  • Vendors, venues, catering, AV, swag, all of it. You're the person who makes sure nothing falls through.
  • Community that outlasts any single event. The goal isn't a good night, it's a group of people who keep showing up.
  • Tight collaboration with sales and content so events actually move the business.


What Makes You a Great Fit
  • You've run real events before, not just helped out at them. You know the difference between "we hosted a thing" and "people are still talking about that dinner six months later."
  • You're great with people and even better with logistics. Charm gets the yes, follow-through gets the repeat.
  • You can sell. Sponsorships, partnerships, getting a busy exec to say yes to your invite, it's all the same muscle.
  • You move fast and you're comfortable owning outcomes without a ton of process around you.
  • You actually like this stuff. The best events people are a little obsessed, and it shows.


Traits That Thrive at Virio
  • High agency & execution bias - Takes action immediately without waiting for direction or perfect information
  • Revenue obsession - Focused on pipeline quality, velocity, and downstream revenue impact - not impressions or clicks
  • Comfort with ambiguity - Energized by uncertainty and motivated by building from scratch in a fast-moving environment
  • Direct, accountable communication - Values clarity, speed, and full ownership in every interaction
  • Low ego & relentless follow-through - Takes complete responsibility and executes without excuses


Benefits
  • Work directly with the CEO
  • Competitive total compensation aligned to impact and ownership
  • Meaningful equity upside as part of the founding team
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • All working meals covered
  • Relocation support for San Francisco
  • Company-wide annual off-site
  • High ownership, high trust, and fast career progression alongside world-class client partners
  • In-person culture with deep commitment to excellence

This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. We do not offer hybrid or remote positions.

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