Events Strategist

OtterSec is looking for an experienced Events Strategist. OtterSec is looking for an experienced Events Strategist. In this role you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing our industry and internal events. These include major conferences as well as smaller side events, meetups, and partner events. You will be the main owner of our events calendar, support the company’s brand and visibility, and design an outstanding experience. About OtterSec OtterSec is a blockchain security company founded in 2022. Built by a team of former independent security researchers, the company brings deep expertise across both web3 and traditional security to help teams build safer, more resilient products. We work closely with leading projects across ecosystems like Solana, Sui, Near, and Aptos, providing a collaborative and detail-oriented approach to security. Our focus is on identifying and resolving critical vulnerabilities before launch, ensuring projects are protected against real-world threats from day one. To date, OtterSec has audited over 400 projects, uncovering critical vulnerabilities in the majority of engagements. The firm actively protects more than $36.82 billion in total value locked (TVL) and has helped prevent over $1 billion in potential losses. Beyond audits, we partner with teams throughout their journey, offering ongoing research, guidance, and support to help them navigate an evolving security landscape. OtterSec is looking for an experienced Events Strategist. In this role you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing our industry and internal events. These include major conferences as well as smaller side events, meetups, and partner events. You will be the main owner of our events calendar, support the company’s brand and visibility, and design an outstanding experience. About OtterSec OtterSec is a blockchain security company founded in 2022. Built by a team of former independent security researchers, the company brings deep expertise across both web3 and traditional security to help teams build safer, more resilient products. We work closely with leading projects across ecosystems like Solana, Sui, Near, and Aptos, providing a collaborative and detail-oriented approach to security. Our focus is on identifying and resolving critical vulnerabilities before launch, ensuring projects are protected against real-world threats from day one. To date, OtterSec has audited over 400 projects, uncovering critical vulnerabilities in the majority of engagements. The firm actively protects more than $36.82 billion in total value locked (TVL) and has helped prevent over $1 billion in potential losses. Beyond audits, we partner with teams throughout their journey, offering ongoing research, guidance, and support to help them navigate an evolving security landscape. Key Responsibilities Support, plan, and help execute major industry events and smaller conferences Influence our event strategy and build and maintain the event calendar Act as the main point of contact for internal teams and external partners Coordinate sponsorship opportunities and speaking engagements Handle travel and logistical planning, event materials including merch and swag, all other supplies, as well as registrations Proactively triage conference invitations and analyze the market to help determine which events strategically have a strong ROI Help create a strong, consistent and outstanding attendee/partner experience What we’re looking for Required 5+ years of experience in event management, event marketing, conferences, or/and partnerships for global technology/web3 events Comfortable managing events across multiple countries and coordinating multiple events at once in a fast-paced environment, with a high sense of ownership and reliability Experience managing corporate travel and event contracts, with familiarity with room blocks, attrition, F&B minimums, comp room ratios, cutoff/release dates, and cancellation terms Able to build a full plan from a brief and budget, sourcing concepts and vendors that fit the spend Experience managing end-to-end event budgets, tracking spend and tradeoffs, staying on budget, and proactively flagging decisions that need to be escalated Strong print and production knowledge, including file formats, resolution and color requirements, spec sheets, production timelines, and reviewing and approving proofs Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are a plus Proactive with deadlines, flagging opportunities and decisions well in advance While this is a fully remote role, we strongly prefer candidates based in New York City or able to travel there easily This position requires approximately 30% travel, including travel to the U.S. and other locations as needed Nice to have Experience with event-management/CRM tools, such as Luma, Canva, Figma, and Notion Existing relationships with conference organizers, venues, and production vendors Experience with technical or developer audiences, such as CTFs or dev-focused activations Perks & Benefits 25+ days of paid time off Comprehensive stipends for home office, wellbeing, professional development, and more Pension/401(k) programs Life insurance Premium healthcare Competitive base salary Lucrative bonus programs Perks may vary by location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ottersec