Community Event Coordinator

Come help us change residential real estate investing for the better!

Backflip is a venture-backed FinTech company that empowers anyone to improve their life and their neighborhood through real estate investing. To do that, we need people who are inspired to reimagine and rebuild an outdated and unbalanced system; to support and celebrate America’s local entrepreneurs. Check out the Backflip app here to experience first hand how we're making a difference through our technology.

As a Community Event Coordinator at Backflip, you will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and executing events that promote Backflip’s mission and values while also contributing to the development of scalable processes and operational efficiencies. With 2-4 years of relevant experience, you will leverage your expertise in event coordination to create memorable and value-add experiences for Backflip members across the US, both virtually and in person. Coachability and eagerness to own processes is a must as we grow the amazing Backflip community together. 

This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor (~50 person team) working directly with executives in a fast-paced and well-capitalized startup (Series A).

• Event Planning and Processes:
• Own the requirements, objectives, budget and execution of in person and virtual events. Backflip objectives include creating relationships with new and existing real estate investors by onboarding them to the Backflip app, deepening relationships and community, providing education and resources, and facilitating connections between Backflip members. 
• Create and execute detailed event plans including timelines, event needs and communications schedule.
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure the best services and pricing. 
• Develop scalable processes and operational efficiencies and collaborate with the Director of Community to implement. 
• Collaborate with the Director of Community to develop and implement scalable processes and increase operational efficiencies. 
• Logistics Management: 
• Oversee all logistics related to events in existing markets including venue set up, equipment, and any transportation.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, staff and speakers to ensure seamless event execution. 
• Communication & Coordination: 
• Act as the main point of contact for vendors, speakers, Backflip staff and members for events.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication throughout the planning and execution process and provide regular updates to speakers and Backflip events staff on the progress of the events. 
• Budget Management: 
• Monitor and maintain events budgets to ensure projects remain within financial guidelines. 
• Maintain an accurate record of all event-related expenses and ensure cost effectiveness. 
• Post Event Evaluation: 
• Gather feedback from speakers, vendors, and Backflip staff to assess the success of events. 
• Create post-event recommendations for improvement and lessons learned. 

• Proven track record of organizing successful events
• 2-4+ years of experience in event coordination, planning or operations
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Coachability and eagerness to learn
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability
• Aptitude for creating and scaling efficiencies in operational processes
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Experience with software including Eventbrite, Hubspot, Notion and Google preferred
• Willingness to travel and host local events

• A desire to learn and grow with the company; propensity to “think like an owner”
• An execution-oriented “one-team” mindset with motivation and scrappiness to achieve objectives
• The ability to multi-task with exceptional time management, prioritization and attention to detail
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for technology and innovation
• A bias for action; inclined to deploy rapid testing and iteration cycles
• The ability to work effectively in a small, relatively unstructured office environment (we work remotely)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with appropriate urgency to various audiences
• Strong self-motivation, are coachable and highly collaborative; take ownership of tasks and pride in work product
• High integrity; are dependable, accountable, humble and respectful

All Backflip positions are Remote. Like the people we serve, we believe being free to create wherever you’re most inspired is one of life’s greatest joys. It’s better for individuals, for community, and for fostering great work to emerge. With our work-from-anywhere approach, Backflip brings together a diverse team of individuals, with passions for innovation, art, coding, AI, data, finance, film, real estate, the environment, learning and teaching. Together, we're moving fast.

Backflip is an equal opportunity employer. We know that building a world-class organization is not possible without an intentional focus on recruiting, empowering, promoting and rewarding the best and brightest people of all backgrounds. Backflip focuses on hiring individuals that align with its Core Values (linked above), and consistently display a high ethical standard, both personally and professionally. College degree not required; we focus on real world results. Check out this page to learn more about building a career at Backflip.