Experiential Operations Coordinator

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is looking for a skilled Experiential Operations Coordinator to join our growing events team. Reporting to the Experiential Marketing Manager this position will be responsible for overseeing & managing event technology lead generation support and handling all staffing & hospitality. Additionally this role will work closely with the current Experiential Marketing Specialist with vehicle asset coordination vehicle movement/logistics event assets and any additional experiential team support as assigned. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and excellent at juggling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Candidates should ideally be based in one of 2 locations:

Michigan within commuting distance of Troy MI or Southern CA within commuting distance to Gardena CA; however fully remote candidates can be considered as well.

This role will require travel at least 40% of the time and can sometime be up to 60% during busy times.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Event Operations & Strategy

• Evaluate recommend and support experiential events that align with Slates business objectives and customer engagement goals.

• Contribute to the development of event strategies and activation standards to ensure consistent high-quality brand experiences.

• Lead operational planning and execution throughout the event lifecycle including logistics timelines documentation budgets contracts sponsorships and project management.

• Occasionally serve as the on-site event lead overseeing event setup execution teardown and issue resolution.

Staffing & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage Slates event staffing strategy including sourcing selecting onboarding and training event staff.

• Serve as the primary liaison for staffing agencies and contract personnel.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors agencies and event partners while negotiating contracts and ensuring cost-effective event execution.

Lead Generation & Event Technology

• Own the event lead generation strategy and supporting technology infrastructure.

• Manage lead capture systems software and related event technology.

• Partner with Digital Growth and Customer Service teams to continuously improve lead generation processes and event performance.

Vehicle & Asset Management

• Partner with the Experiential Marketing Specialist to manage vehicle logistics scheduling maintenance repairs transportation and event readiness.

• Oversee event asset inventory storage quality control and warehousing operations.

• Develop scalable processes for inventory tracking and future asset planning.

• Serve as a key point of contact for vehicle-related event support and logistics.

Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate event travel logistics accommodations hotel room blocks and group travel needs.

• Partner with internal travel resources to ensure efficient planning reporting and billing processes.

Brand Experience & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Marketing Product Commercial Creative and Customer teams to maximize event effectiveness and customer impact.

• Ensure all event activations and supporting materials are consistent with Slates brand standards and messaging.

• Support the development of event marketing materials by providing accurate content assets imagery and event information.

• Bring creative ideas and innovative thinking to enhance customer experiences and event engagement.

Safety & Compliance

• Support the development and execution of event safety procedures and emergency action plans.

• Serve as a point of contact for incident reporting and uphold safety standards at all events.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate event documentation and project records.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelors degree preferred.

• 2-4 years of experience in experiential marketing event operations event planning or a related field with strong project management responsibilities.

• Experience managing multiple projects priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience using project management software.

• Familiarity with event layout event management or similar software is a plus.

• Comfortable using modern technology mobile devices and event technology platforms.

• Experience with lead generation tools CRM systems or event lead capture technology is highly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational project management and multitasking skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to make sound decisions and adapt quickly in dynamic environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across internal teams vendors and event staff.

• Positive energetic attitude and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle logistics tour management or experiential marketing programs.

• Knowledge of or interest in the automotive and electric vehicle industries.

• Experience towing trucks and trailers or willingness to complete required training and certification (training provided by Slate).

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time with additional travel during peak event periods as needed.

• Ability to stand for extended periods lift event materials and equipment and work in various weather conditions.

Work Location

• This is a hybrid role. Preference will be given to candidates located within commuting distance of Troy MI or Gardena CA. The ideal candidate will be available to work from the office as needed to support event operations.

SALARY RANGE

The compensationfor this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Annual Base Pay Range: $60000 to $83000USD

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance vacation and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program subject to the rules governing such programs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast Frugal and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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