Startup Event Ambassador (Paid + Flexible)
Laguna Beach, CA - USA
Job Summary
Were building a new kind of social network focused more on commerce than content.
pre-launch mode and expanding our presence at startup investor technology and networking events across the nation.
Were looking for outgoing self-motivated and reliable team members who enjoy meeting new people and can confidently represent an early-stage tech company at live events.
As a Startup Event Ambassador youll attend events on behalf of the company and help introduce attendees to our platform.
This is not a hard sales role.
You are not expected to close deals pitch investors or give technical demos.
Your primary responsibilities are:
- Starting conversations
- Describing the platform at a high level
- Encouraging interested people to scan a QR code to sign up
- Identifying strong leads
- Representing the brand professionally at events
Your exact script is as follows:
When asked about the company this is what you say like literally:
Were a stealth startup with a team of 30 launching something special soon. What I can say is that its a new kind of social network less about content more about commerce but not just shopping. The platform is designed to tap into existing behavior and positioned to grow independent of economic uncertainty.
The ask (investors): Would you like to be on a short list for early access with preferred terms
The ask (non-investors): Would you like to be on a short list for early access
Step 1: Find and attend events using tools such as Meetup Eventbrite
Step 2: Ask questions people love talking about themselves
Step 3: Strike up conversations (with the script above)
Step 4: Invite prospective investors and founders to join our first look shortlist; present a QR code to streamline sign up and collect their phone number and email
Step 5: Ask for referrals and invitations to other public or private events
Step 6: Pass on leads to our team to qualify and engage
- $25/hour
- Performance bonuses for qualified signups/leads
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid event shifts
Startup events can range from 24 hours. Were looking for a minimum of 5 qualified leads per hour worked. High performers can earn substantial bonuses on top of hourly pay.
You do NOT need startup or investor experience. We care far more about energy communication skills and reliability than formal experience.
People who tend to do well in this role include:
- Brand ambassadors
- Trade show staff
- Hospitality workers
- Event staff
- Promotional models
- College ambassadors
- Actors/performers
- Outgoing students
- SDRs/BDRs
- Networking-oriented people
You might be a fit if:
- You enjoy talking to strangers
- Youre naturally social and energetic
- You can approach people confidently
- Youre dependable and responsive
- You can represent a professional brand well
- Youre comfortable attending networking events independently
Bonus points if you have experience with:
- Startup events
- Real estate networking
- Tech conferences
- Street team marketing
- Lead generation
- Experiential marketing
- Flexible / part-time
- Primarily evenings and weekends
- Event-based scheduling
- Opportunities for recurring work
Major US cities where in-person events are held:
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Boston
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Denver
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York
- Phoenix
- Seattle
Strong performers may have opportunities to grow into:
- Community Growth
- Partnerships
- Investor Relations
- Business Development