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Tradeshow and Events Associate

Q2, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission. Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers. What Makes Q2 Special? We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others. We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together. Summary: Q2 is seeking an Associate Event Manager who will be responsible for the strategic planning, management, and execution of Q2 hosted events and corporate trade shows and create experiences that help to build thought leadership and brand awareness, establish and foster connections, and drive revenue opportunities and contribute to wins. This is an opportunity for a proactive and innovative event professional with the ability to think beyond logistical execution. This role will reside within the marketing organization and will report to the Director, Trade Shows and Events. Travel required: approximately 20% travel.

Responsibilities Manage events for Q2 including, but not limited to hosted events and conferences and industry trade shows

Deliver an engaging and thoughtful customer experience at all events

Manage all event coordination including day-to-day administration, speaker, venue, vendor communication, and cross-departmental collaboration

Clearly communicate objectives, project status and updates to stakeholders on a regular and consistent basis

Serve as core team planning member for annual client conference

Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress of assigned events

Negotiate and manage vendor contracts related to assigned events

Assist department in meeting business objectives for lead generation

Responsible for ensuring that all security, availability, confidentiality and privacy policies and controls are adhered to

Other duties as assigned

Experience & Knowledge A Bachelor’s degree and ideally one year of experience in corporate or association event management and trade shows

Ability to think strategically, generate creative solutions and manage multiple, time-sensitive projects

Detail oriented, organized, strong project management and budget management skills

Proven ability to manage projects independently, drive projects to completion, and implement change

Communication and interpersonal skills – ability to build strong working relationships and communicate cross functionally and with sales teams and leaders

Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

Ability to work across all levels of stakeholder management and engage in professional and productive collaboration across teams

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Strong skills in Cvent, SFDC, Marketo, Wrike preferred

CMP or CTSM Credentials preferred

Ability to travel

Physical Demands: This job requires some physical demands. Examples: standing, walking, lifting/moving objects up to 25 pounds, vision req., noise level, etc., particularly when on-site at an event. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation & Benefits

Q2’s compensation reflects the cost of labor across a variety of U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based upon the applicant’s geographic location as well as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. This position is a non-exempt hourly position and the range for this position for New York City, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area-based roles is $66,000.00-$80,000.00. For New York state (outside New York City), Washington state (outside Seattle), California (outside the San Francisco Bay Area), and Colorado-based roles, the anticipated base salary range for this position is $52,000.00-$66,000.00. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicant’s actual geographic location during the hiring process. Salary ranges for Sales positions are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission). A variable bonus and/or restricted stock unit grant may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Health & Wellness Hybrid Work Opportunities

Flexible Time Off

Career Development & Mentoring Programs

Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents

Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs

Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

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Our Culture & Commitment

We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements.

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