Chief Of Staff, AfroTech & Live Events (Live Events)

TL;DR

Chief Of Staff, AfroTech & Live Events (Live Events): Managing the end-to-end execution of AfroTech programs and live events with an accent on go-to-market strategy, team leadership, and operational sequencing. Focus on driving ticket sales, member conversion, and coordinating cross-functional workstreams to ensure seamless event delivery.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the US and authorized to work in the US). Alignment with Pacific Time Zone is required.

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000

Company

A venture-funded media and technology company enabling Black millennials and Gen Z to tell their own stories through original content and unique experiences.

What you will do

• Lead AfroTech programs from concept to execution, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and launch plans.
• Own go-to-market strategies including positioning, offer, channel mix, and launch calendars.
• Manage and develop a blended team of employees and contractors across creative, marketing, and community operations.
• Oversee the master calendar for all live and virtual events to ensure synchronized workstreams.
• Drive registrations, ticket sales, and Insider Member conversions for major conferences and pipeline events.
• Coordinate with external partners and associations to provide messaging, assets, and clear calls to action.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in GTM, program management, business operations, or as a Chief of Staff.
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing teams of employees and contractors.
• Proven track record of taking products, programs, or events from plan to launch.
• Working fluency in marketing performance metrics and data reporting.
• Must be based in the US and authorized to work in the US.
• Availability to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone.

Nice to have

• Prior experience as a right-hand to a founder or senior executive.
• Background in media, community, or creator-led brands.
• Experience with both large in-person conferences and virtual summits or training series.
• Familiarity with ticketing and event platforms such as Posh or Eventbrite.
• Experience supporting sponsorship and partner co-marketing.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to a culturally conscious community serving Black millennials and Gen Z.
• Entrepreneurial environment with a high level of responsibility and ownership.
• Culture that values energy, competence, and a strong bias toward action in unstructured environments.