Head of Events

Summary

Join Thesis, a cryptocurrency venture studio, as their Head of Events and develop and execute a global events strategy. Reporting to the VP of Marketing, you will oversee event planning, execution, and optimization for Thesis-led, hosted, and sponsored events. You will build and manage the project management function of events, creating standardized processes for prioritization, execution, and post-event analysis. This role requires strong budget management, sponsorship negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. The position is remote-first, with a preference for candidates in the Americas and Europe time zones. Thesis offers competitive salaries, full health benefits, equity opportunities, and other perks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of event management experience, with at least 2 years in a developing strategy and leadership role
• Experience building and managing structured event processes, including event briefs and SOPs
• Proven experience in vendor management, including contract negotiation and overseeing third-party suppliers
• Proven track record of planning and executing large-scale events
• Strong budget management and sponsorship negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while managing multiple projects
• Experience in team leadership and development

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a structured global event strategy/proposal, aligning with organizational goals and industry positioning
• Build and manage the project management (PM) function of events, including processes, event briefs, and SOPs to ensure consistency and scalability
• Create standardized processes for prioritization of event opportunities, execution of events, and post-event analysis to drive efficiency and alignment
• Lead end-to-end execution of Thesis events/activations at major industry conferences
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the attendance of leadership at high-level exclusive events
• Coordinate and execute on marketing-events-related assets like merchandise and swag
• Build and maintain relationships with ecosystem partners, sponsors, and key stakeholders
• Develop and oversee sponsorship strategies, ensuring strong engagement and ROI
• Build and manage budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation while delivering high quality experiences
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between marketing, BD, DevRel and product teams
• Oversee vendor management, including the selection, negotiation, and coordination of event production companies, venues, AV teams, caterers, and other external suppliers

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full health benefits
• Opportunity for equity