Company Overview
LucidLink is a fast-growing startup on a mission to make data instantly and securely accessible from everywhere. As remote and hybrid work has become the new normal, our cloud-based technology enables teams to instantly access files and collaborate from anywhere in a familiar format that works like a local hard drive.
LucidLink’s solution is designed for workflows involving huge files, massive data sets and real-time collaboration. Our customers include the world’s most creative companies like Paramount, Warner Brothers, Epic Games, Spotify, A+E and Netflix. We were founded in 2016 by storage industry experts and support over one billion customer files across more than 40+ countries. LucidLink is headquartered in San Francisco, California, has an engineering office in Sofia, Bulgaria, and remote employees across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Reasons to Join LucidLink:
Solving Impossible Problems: At LucidLink, we're transforming how teams collaborate globally, starting with the Media & Entertainment industry and expanding to all data-intensive sectors.
Values-led Culture: Our people are the backbone of our success. We make decisions and operate as a company with a values-led mindset.
Rocket Ship Growth: We're growing at warp speed, with triple-digit growth year-over-year and have a clear line of sight to unicorn status.
Outsize Scale of Impact: You'll be part of our dream team of 100+ builders, moving at startup speed. The impact of your actions will be immediate and exponential.
Hybrid Work: Embrace the freedom to work from any location as we encourage a flexible mix of in-person and remote work.
Comprehensive Benefits: We invest in our people and offer unlimited PTO, a competitive salary, stock options package and full health coverage.
The Job
The Community Events Lead/Manager will be responsible for planning and managing community engagement strategies at key trade shows and leading the charge on local and regional community events and customer dinners. This role is pivotal for making LucidLink a trusted and valued partner within its community. By creating meaningful experiences, connecting with our audience, building strong partnerships, and ensuring a consistent, active presence in physical and digital spaces, the person in this role will have a tremendous opportunity to guide that perception. The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator and strategic thinker, passionate about relationship-building, with a deep understanding of community-driven event management and engagement.
Key Competences We Are Looking For:
Event Planning and execution, marketing strategy, relationship management, local community engagement and building, digital engagement, collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Management: Develop and implement community-focused event plans for major trade shows, regional community events, and customer dinners. Create experiences that resonate with attendees, fostering connection and engagement.
Local Partnerships & Sponsorships: Identify and maintain partnerships and sponsorships that enhance the impact of local events and provide mutual value to LucidLink and the community.
Networking & Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with local industry players, community leaders, and key stakeholders to further strengthen our community and brand.
Regional Event Execution: In collaboration with the Events Operation Lead, plan and manage smaller-scale regional events and customer dinners, delivering high-impact, intimate experiences that deepen community engagement.
Marketing Ownership: Own the messaging, activations, speaker selection, influencer involvement, and content creation for both large and small events, ensuring all marketing elements align with the overall communications strategy.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with content, design, and sales teams to ensure cohesive and timely execution of event marketing efforts. Ensure cross-functional alignment to meet community and business objectives.
Collaboration with Event Operations: Partner closely with the Event Operations Lead to stay informed of logistical planning, providing insights on how to integrate community and marketing elements seamlessly.
Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years of experience in event planning, community management, or a related field, with demonstrated success in managing both large and small-scale events and building strategic partnerships.
Skills: Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Industry Knowledge: Experience in the tech or SaaS industry and a proven track record of creating impactful community-driven events and partnerships are a plus.
The salary range provided for this position is an estimated guideline from a salary database. Total compensation for this position may also include equity, variable pay, and employee benefits. We consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, training, and skill sets; market conditions; and internal equity. Compensation ranges may also vary based on location.
LucidLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every requirement on the job description. You might be the right person for this role, or another one. We look forward to hearing from you.
