Marketing Manager - Online II

Bill: $102.30
Pay: $70-66
Spread:448.8-569.3 (spread @ 25hrs/wk)
Duration:6 months

Bill Rate with MSP fee removed: $102.30

Would you like supplier engagement?: Yes, Larson-Richard, Mara (View email address on click.appcast.io)

Will you schedule your own interviews in Fieldglass or would you like to opt-in for StaffUp support with scheduling? Opt-in for StaffUp support with scheduling
Aside from the job description, what will a typical day for this contractor look like?
This role will split time across event execution, community management, and operational support. A typical week may include coordinating event logistics and registration, managing the Launchpad Slack community, drafting and scheduling community content, coordinating with internal marketing and sales stakeholders, supporting VC and ecosystem partner activations, maintaining trackers and reporting, and driving follow-up actions from events and campaigns. During key moments such as Dreamforce and SF Tech Week, event support and onsite coordination will be a larger focus.
Please rank your top preferred skill sets (e.g.: tools, previous experience, technologies)
Must have skills: Event planning and execution (owned events, executive dinners, conferences), Strong project management and stakeholder coordination, strong written communications and content development, familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools such as Slack and Google Workspace, VC/startup ecosystem familiarity
Teachable skills: Salesforce ecosystem knowledge, marketing campaign operations and reporting, Salesforce event processes
Optional skills: Experience managing communities (Slack or similar platforms), Salesforce experience, experience working closely with executive audiences (founders, CXOs, investors)
How quickly are you looking to interview/hire? Immediately, would like to have them start June 15th if possible
Is there potential for extension of conversion to FTE? Possible but no headcount available at this point, however the team is expecting to grow so new roles could become available during the contract.
Please confirm location requirements: San Francisco
Can this position be fully remote? NO
Does this worker need to be near any hubs? San Francisco, 3 days per week.
If the role requires the worker to be onsite? 3. Days of the week are flexible. Candidate must be available for events outside of business hours during Dreamforce and San Francisco Tech Week.
Any specific time zones this candidate will need to accommodate? Pacific time with flexibility for eastern time for occasional high-priority virtual meetings.
Please confirm Interview requirements:
Round 1: 30 minute phone screen
Async after round 1 (if still in consideration): Provide portfolio link or 2-3 work samples (examples: writing samples, presentation deck, a recording or recap from an event you owned)
Round 2: Two 30 minute interviews
How many interview rounds will there be? 2 rounds
Will there be any assignments within the interview process? No
How many years of experience would you consider overqualified?
12
How many years of experience would you consider underqualified?
5
Any other critical details to note for our suppliers? (Team size, applicable job titles that would apply)
Team size: 3 immediate team members
Common backgrounds may include Community Manager, Events Manager, Field Marketing Manager, Startup Program Manager, Ecosystem Marketing Manager, or Founder Community Lead
Candidate should be comfortable working independently with limited oversight and managing multiple concurrent workstreams
This is a parental leave coverage role supporting an established program with existing processes, vendors, and stakeholder relationships
Preference for candidates who have worked with startup founders, accelerators, venture firms, or B2B technology communities or have direct Salesforce ecosystem experience

Scope of Work: Launchpad Marketing & Community Lead (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Overview
Salesforce's Startups & Venture Capital Team is seeking interim coverage for the Community & Engagement lead to support community, events, and VC and startup ecosystem initiatives during a 6-month maternity leave period (June-December 2026). This will be a part-time role (approx. 20-25 hours/week).

This role will support Salesforce Launchpad - a program for high-growth startups, bringing together founders, operators, and VC partners through events, content, and community to deepen engagement and drive new logo growth. This role will serve as the primary execution lead across events, founder community, and marketing partnerships.

Scope & Responsibilities

1. Events & Campaigns

Lead end-to-end execution of Launchpad-led events and support integration into broader marketing activations.

* Own planning and execution of owned events (i.e., founder/CXO dinners/breakfasts, Dreamforce), including timelines, logistics, invites, registration, and onsite coordination
* Drive cross-functional alignment with marketing, sales, and partner teams
* Support industry event activations, including operationalizing our "event-in-a-box" approach to extend Launchpad into marketing-led conferences
* Partner with SMB Marketing on campaign coordination tied to events (email, paid, social), ensuring alignment with broader new logo efforts

2. Launchpad Community

Manage and grow the Launchpad founder community (Slack-based), with a focus on engagement and consistency.

* Own day-to-day Slack operations: posting cadence, moderation, and member support
* Coordinate and promote monthly office hours and community programming
* Develop and publish community content (announcements, resources, event tie-ins)
* Track engagement KPIs and maintain visibility into growth and activity

3. VC Partnerships & Marketplaces (Supporting)

Support expansion of Launchpad's distribution through VC and ecosystem channels.

* Coordinate outreach and follow-ups with VC partners and marketplace platforms
* Maintain partnership and marketplace trackers
* Support co-marketing opportunities (e.g., newsletters, community features, events)
* Help ensure visibility into partnership pipeline and activity

4. Reporting & Operations

Maintain operational rigor and visibility across all workstreams.

* Own weekly updates across events, community, and partnership trackers
* Ensure campaign and registration tracking hygiene
* Support reporting for forecasting, QBRs, and internal updates
* Identify and improve operational gaps as needed

Operates with autonomy while maintaining clear, consistent communication
Ideal Qualifications

* Experience in B2B marketing, events, or startup ecosystem programs
* Strong operator with end-to-end project management experience
* Experience managing communities (Slack or similar)
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams
* Strong written communication skills
* Based in San Francisco Bay Area