Manager, Event Marketing

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. 

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

As Human Interest prepares for its next phase of significant growth and public company readiness, we're looking for a creative Manager, Event Marketing to own and drive our event strategy. This will be a hands-on role where you are personally driving national partner events and other ad-hoc events (including internal). You will be managing a team of two.  Given our rapid pace, you'll also need to be comfortable with speed and constant change (i.e., 24,791 mph) while achieving successful, high quality outcomes. You’re the right fit for this role if you are comfortable with figuring things out as you go, default to action, and adapt to additional responsibilities which may span sponsorship and event planning, vendor management, and team building. And as we go 24,791 mph, you should be comfortable with change.

About the team

The events marketing team is responsible for planning and executing events for the entire company. The majority of events are partner events, along with industry events and some internal events. There are ~150 events/year and growing.

What you get to do every day

• Architect, drive and own the event strategy in order to build our brand, generate pipeline and broaden our partnerships through events.
• Drive messaging and positioning for events to achieve best ROI
• Drive the strategy and execution of post-event plans such as list uploads, email sequences and outreach to ensure timely follow-up and follow-through after events.
• Plan, manage and execute events from end-to-end from strategic concepting, comms, and detailed logistics to post-event reporting.
• Work in partnership with the brand/content/marketing team to have consistent messaging and positioning to maximize your contributions while supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with other marketing team members and sales/partnerships on program strategy, target setting, activations and outreach — but ultimately you are in the driver’s seat and own the outcomes of the event. 
• Regularly evaluate event outcomes and successes, share learnings, and optimize and adjust plans based on those learnings. Provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Research event opportunities based on objectives, target audiences, and industries, and make proactive recommendations for adjustments to our strategy— this is across industry, channel and internal.
• Own the event marketing budget, handle contract negotiation, vendor sourcing, online swag portal & invoicing for events and sponsorships. Assist in the facilitation of contracts and invoices through the company’s procurement portal.
• Be creative and unique by testing different event formats to help engage our internal team, partners, and prospects while developing success metrics to ensure positive ROI.

In any given month, the type of projects you’ll work on may include:

• Strategic planning, setting OKRs, and socializing new programs.
• Field marketing like executive events, webinars, or activations at industry conferences.
• Measurement and reporting, including setting targets, monitoring performance, and sharing pre-and-post-event reports.

What you bring to the role

• 5+ years of relevant experience (event marketing, field marketing, project management)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth SaaS company
• Proven experience carrying out concurrent event marketing efforts, including event planning & reporting
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth software company where change is a constant – with a bias towards being proactive and self-directed
• Self-starter, ability to lead innovative, entrepreneurial efforts and drive for excellence
• Extreme attention to detail and highly organized
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Able to function independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and Salesforce a plus

Nice to have

• Completion of CMP certification

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success.

Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.

Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest. 

• Customer obsession: We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile.
• Long-Term Orientation: We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future.
• Autonomous and Accountable Teams: We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best self!
• An Escalating Bar for Talent and Performance: We're constantly raising the bar and challenging ourselves to be better. We believe in growth and continuous improvement.
• Fundamental Optimism: We see the glass as half full (and then we fill it up with more amazing ideas!). We believe in the power of positivity and the potential for greatness.

Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the U.S. The base salary for this position spans $130,000 - $145,000 and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximum in our highest geographic region. The salary we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the U.S., their relevant job-related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall total rewards package. Depending on the position, additional compensation components such as bonuses, commissions, and equity may be offered. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits. In compliance with applicable laws, we do not inquire about salary history, or about criminal history prior to a conditional offer of employment.

Benefits - 

• A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
• Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
• Competitive time off and parental leave
• Addition Wealth:  Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
• Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents  
• Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Candidly:  Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
• Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.

We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it) 

Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

• Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
• Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
• Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
• America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024) 
• A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
• Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. Employment with Human Interest is at-will, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at applicantaccommodations@humaninterest.com.

Protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. Apply to our open positions directly via our careers page on Greenhouse. Human Interest will never ask applicants for their financial or banking information as part of our application process. All legitimate communication will come from a @humaninterest.com email address. If you have questions, please reach out to us directly at careers@humaninterest.com

Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors, including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPA guidelines.

See more: https://humaninterest.com/disclosures