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HeyGen

Community Events Marketing

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Type: Part-time, contract (event-based / hourly ) * Location: On-site at event venues (SF) + Remote * Hours: Variable, 15-20 per week, event-based - typically full-day shifts (roughly 9 AM-5 PM, with ...

HeyGen

Community Events Marketing

San Francisco, CA

$25 - $35/hr

Type: Part-time, contract (event-based / hourly ) * Location: On-site at event venues (SF) + Remote * Hours: Variable, 15-20 per week, event-based - typically full-day shifts (roughly 9 AM-5 PM, with ...

Charter Healthcare

Contract Assistant

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$24 - $35/hr

... contract events (e.g., renewals, termination and due dates contained within the agreements). 4. Coordinate and communicate contractual terms to the billing department; ensure staff is informed of ...

A.O.C. West Hollywood

Event Manager

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

Prepare proposals, contracts, event orders, timelines, and floor plans. * Coordinate menus and event logistics. * Lead and support front-of-house operations during restaurant service. * Foster a warm ...

A.O.C. West Hollywood

Event Manager

West Hollywood, CA

$80K - $85K/yr

Prepare proposals, contracts, event orders, timelines, and floor plans. * Coordinate menus and event logistics. * Lead and support front-of-house operations during restaurant service. * Foster a warm ...

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RH

Leader, Hospitality Events

San Francisco, CA

$70K - $80K/yr

Maintain event calendars, contracts, event orders, financial paperwork, and post-event reporting with accuracy and attention to detail * Support event sales by generating leads, nurturing client ...

RH

Leader, Hospitality Events

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Maintain event calendars, contracts, event orders, financial paperwork, and post-event reporting with accuracy and attention to detail * Support event sales by generating leads, nurturing client ...

Invited

Event Sales Coordinator

San Diego, CA

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

Support the creation and distribution of event proposals, contracts, event orders, floor plans and diagrams ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. * Maintain and update the client database with ...

Invited Clubs

Event Sales Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA

$21.50 - $29.75/hr

Support the creation and distribution of event proposals, contracts, event orders, floor plans and diagrams ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. * Maintain and update the client database with ...

ClubCorp

Event Sales Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Support the creation and distribution of event proposals, contracts, event orders, floor plans and diagrams ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. * Maintain and update the client database with ...

Invited

Event Sales Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA

$21.50 - $29.75/hr

Support the creation and distribution of event proposals, contracts, event orders, floor plans and diagrams ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. * Maintain and update the client database with ...

Invited Clubs

Event Sales Coordinator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

Support the creation and distribution of event proposals, contracts, event orders, floor plans and diagrams ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. * Maintain and update the client database with ...

A.O.C. THIRD

Restaurant Event Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$80K - $85K/yr

Prepare proposals, contracts, event orders, timelines, and floor plans. * Coordinate menus and event logistics. * Lead and support front-of-house operations during restaurant service. * Foster a warm ...

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How much do contract event jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract event in California is $61,912.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,400.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Event Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Event Manager, you need strong organizational skills, experience in event planning, and typically a background in hospitality or project management. Familiarity with event management software, budgeting tools, and vendor management systems is important. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These competencies ensure seamless event execution, client satisfaction, and effective coordination with multiple stakeholders.

What are some common challenges faced by contract event coordinators, and how can they be managed effectively?

Contract event coordinators often face challenges such as managing multiple clients with varying expectations, working within tight budgets, and coordinating logistics on short timelines. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are key to overcoming these hurdles. Building a reliable network of vendors and maintaining detailed checklists can help ensure smooth event execution. Additionally, staying adaptable and prepared for last-minute changes is crucial in this fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Contract Event vs Contract Coordinator?

AspectContract EventContract Coordinator
Required credentialsEvent planning certification, relevant experienceProject management certification, organizational skills
Work environmentEvent sites, venues, client locationsOffice settings, event planning departments
Employer/industry usageEvent planning companies, corporate clientsEvent management firms, corporate event departments
Common search intentEvent planning, execution, logisticsManaging contracts, coordinating event details

While both roles are involved in event management, a Contract Event focuses on planning and executing specific events, often requiring event-specific certifications. A Contract Coordinator handles contractual aspects, negotiations, and coordination tasks related to events. The roles overlap in industry and environment but differ in primary responsibilities and credentials.

What are Contract Event jobs?

Contract Event jobs involve planning, organizing, and managing events on a contractual basis rather than as a full-time, permanent employee. People in these roles may be hired for specific events or for a set duration to handle tasks such as event coordination, logistics, vendor management, and on-site supervision. Contract Event professionals often work for event planning agencies, corporations, or as independent freelancers, providing flexibility and a wide variety of event experiences. This type of job is ideal for individuals seeking project-based work or those who enjoy dynamic, fast-paced environments.
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Infographic showing various Contract Event job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,912 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Community Events Marketing

HeyGen

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

About HeyGen
At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.
Learn more at www.heygen.com. Visit our Mission and Culture doc here.
About the Role
We run experiential and enterprise events including branded pop-ups, conferences, dinners, and networking happy hours to introduce people to HeyGen's technology, build community and drive pipeline growth among creators, founders, enterprises, and startups. We're looking for a reliable, hands-on events expert to help run these events end-to-end, from planning through teardown, with a focus on detailed and smooth project coordination, travel, day-of logistics, and a great attendee experience.
This is a great fit for someone who's proactive, organized, detail oriented, calm under pressure, comfortable talking to attendees, and happy to switch between project tracking, physical setup, and tech/coordination tasks throughout an event cycle, and knows how to delight attendees.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
  • Own the event project and event campaign plan from kickoff to wrap - build and maintain timelines, task lists, draft email copy, send out invites, create graphic and marketing material requests and owners (DRIs) in Asana
  • Track deliverables, deadlines across workstreams (venue, swag, materials, staffing) and flag risks before they become problems
  • Own the events calendar and keep all stakeholders aligned with clear status updates and a single source of truth for each event
  • Coordinate vendors, internal teams, and contractors to keep everyone on schedule
  • Run pre-event check-ins and post-event debriefs; capture learnings and maintain reusable checklists/templates for future events
  • Travel required to host pop ups, dinners, activations, transport marketing materials (flyers, swag, etc) and provide on site event support

Pre-Event Prep
  • Confirm venue bookings, vendors, staff, and happy hour spaces
  • Place and track swag orders (hats, totes, stickers, banners) and confirm delivery before event day
  • Prepare event materials: QR code signage, flyers, branded menus, photo props
  • Set up check-in tooling (e.g., Luma app) and any booking sheets for filming stations
  • Set up banners, QR codes, iPad stands, monitors (LiveAvatar), and filming station backdrops
  • Arrange coffee cart, swag tables, flyers, and station signage orders and making sure they arrive to venue

Event Coverage
  • Manage attendee check-in via scanning app
  • Coordinate vendor staffing, training, technical set up, track time-slot sign-ups across multiple stations when hosting avatar filming activations, manage the lines, keep stations moving
  • Provision premium credits and help attendees set up HeyGen accounts
  • Hand out flyers and props, support photographer/testimonial capture
  • Triage attendee inquiries and route them to the right person (ambassador, enterprise, partnership, etc.)
  • Be a friendly, knowledgeable presence answer product questions and help attendees get the most out of the event
  • Support networking sessions and brief exec intros (mic/monitor setup)
  • Break down stations, pack up swag and equipment, settle with venue

Who You Are
  • Prior experience with events, hospitality, brand activations, or field marketing
  • Project management experience, able to build timelines, track tasks and owners, and keep multiple workstreams on schedule
  • Familiarity with project management / collaboration tools (Asana preferred; Google Sheets, Airtable, etc.)
  • Highly organized with strong attention to logistical detail
  • Comfortable managing multiple moving parts simultaneously (check-in + filming queues + attendee questions)
  • Friendly, personable, and confident talking to founders, creators, and prospects
  • Comfortable with light event tech (check-in apps, QR codes, tablets, shared tracking sheets)
  • Able to lift, move and transport event materials (swag boxes, banners, stands)
  • Available to work full event days, including evenings; reliable transportation to venues
  • Requirement: interest in or familiarity with AI / creator tools and ability to use AI to streamline workstreams where possible
Logistics
  • Type: Part-time, contract (event-based / hourly )
  • Location: On-site at event venues (SF) + Remote
  • Hours: Variable, 15-20 per week, event-based - typically full-day shifts (roughly 9 AM-5 PM, with some evening happy hours), plus remote prep/coordination time between events
  • Compensation: $25-$35/hr

Looking for candidates that have:
  • Great relationship-building capabilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Curiosity and resourcefulness
  • Comfort with ambiguity and startup pace
  • Attention to detail project management, including timely outreach and follow-up
  • Ability to take initiative and learn fast

Why Join Us
  • Work closely with a fast-moving, creative and collaborative team
  • Gain hands-on experience in both community-led growth and content marketing
  • Mentorship from marketing and go-to-market team members
  • Help shape how thousands of creators connect, grow and adopt new technology
  • Real-world experience in a high-growth startup environment
  • Flexible work environment with a team that values ambition, clarity, and curiosity
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About HeyGen

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Industry

Video and audio streaming services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2020

Social media

Twitter

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