The Linux Foundation is the organization of choice for the world’s top developers and companies to build ecosystems that accelerate open technology development and commercial adoption. Together with the worldwide open source community, it is solving the hardest technology problems by creating the largest shared technology investment in history.

Today, the Linux Foundation has over 2,000 corporate members from over 41 countries, including every single one the Fortune 100. The Linux Foundation has proudly created over $54B in shared technology value since inception. We’re growing at a phenomenal rate and we’re looking for top marketer’s to join our growing team.

We’re looking for a highly-organized and results-driven Meeting & Event Coordinator, Sponsorship Management to join our team to support all activities related to the fulfillment of sponsor benefits and exhibit hall management at Linux Foundation & LF Project events. This position provides valuable operational coordination within the Event Team and works closely with internal and external stakeholders, sponsors, and third-party vendors to coordinate the flow of information and delivery of sponsorship benefits.

What You Will Work On

• Support the Sponsorship & Exhibit Hall Management team in implementing all aspects of the sponsorship fulfillment process, including, but not limited to: exhibits, lead retrieval, marketing & promotional benefits, and sponsor registration;

• Serve as a key day-to-day contact for sponsors and provide excellent customer service;

• Coordinate sponsorship fulfillment logistics with event venues, suppliers, and other third-party vendors;

• Write, proofread, and edit copy for emails, websites, signage, and other event materials;

• Create and deploy sponsor email communications;

• Maintain fulfillment tracking tools and sponsor portals;

• Help the team with the build-out and QA process for virtual event platforms and apps;

• Assist in creating new sponsorship packages and promotional opportunities;

• Support the Event Manager in monitoring sponsorship fulfillment-related expenses;

• Travel to conferences, meetings, and events;

• Provide onsite event support for all aspects of sponsorship fulfillment;

• Handle additional duties assigned by the Event Manager.

Who We Are Looking For

• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and communication;

• Demonstrated abilities to develop and maintain effective, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as comfort interacting with a wide range of clients from C-level executives to technical programmers;

• Outstanding customer service skills with a solution-oriented perspective; 

• Meticulous organizational abilities to coordinate a number of activities in a fast-paced and challenging environment;

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and new challenges;

• Ability to stay focused and composed under pressure;

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn;

• Exceptionally detail-oriented;

• Deadline focused;

• Strong verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills;

• Commitment to improving the processes that you manage;

• Collaborative, able to work easily with a team;

• Strong computer skills required, proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Drive), WordPress, Adobe products, Salesforce and Cvent a plus;

• Previous experience and/or desire to work remotely and self-directed with limited supervision

Skills That Are A Plus

• Previous virtual event planning experience is a strong plus

• Experience with Open Source communities

• Previous experience working remotely

• Proficiency in a second language

• Bachelor’s degree;

• 2+ years of recent work experience, preferably in a sponsorship fulfillment role, B2B conference or tradeshow planning, or open source community management;

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%;

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time;

• Ability to lift and move up to (40) lbs.

This position requires overnight and weekend travel to events both domestically and internationally (~30%). As our in-person events require COVID-19 vaccinations for participation, the position requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This position is remote, and is open to applicants who can work North America time zone standard business hours. In order to be qualified for employment in this role, final candidates must comply with the vaccination requirement or receive an approved accommodation.

The Linux Foundation is an all-remote-work organization that hires world-class talent. We are as passionate about providing a flexible and supportive work culture as we are about open-source software. Collaboration is in our DNA, and we pride ourselves on being able to work closely together while not being tied to an office. We offer exceptional benefits - e.g., top-of-the-line healthcare, unlimited PTO, Flex Fridays, and a 100% 401k match (up to the IRS-defined limit per year).

The Linux Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage anyone interested to apply! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.