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Running Events Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$120 - $180/hr

Experience supporting or running events across multiple regions What We Offer * Annual company retreat to connect with the global team * Conference budget to stay sharp and connected in your field

Events Marketing Executive

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Experience supporting or running events across multiple regions What We Offer * Annual company retreat to connect with the global team * Conference budget to stay sharp and connected in your field

Experience supporting or running events across multiple regions What We Offer * Annual company retreat to connect with the global team * Conference budget to stay sharp and connected in your field

Experience supporting or running events across multiple regions What We Offer * Annual company retreat to connect with the global team * Conference budget to stay sharp and connected in your field

Events Manager

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Build the small activations that deepen partner relationships: a dinner, a golf outing, the thing a partner actually wants What You'll Bring * 3+ years running events, trade shows, or field programs ...

... running quickly to major corporations with tens of thousands of users. That's why people love us ... You won't just execute events well; you'll design programs, run tests, measure what works, and ...

Knowledge of running event production for events preferred * Willingness to travel for events and event prep: approximately 10-15% travel each year as needed * Valid driver's license and insurance ...

Be Seen First

This is an outbound, target-driven role focused on one outcome: getting tennis clubs onto the Tennis Circuits platform and actually running events. The Senior SDR identifies and prospects clubs ...

Knowledge of running event production for events preferred * Willingness to travel for events and event prep: approximately 10-15% travel each year as needed * Valid driver's license and insurance ...

Events Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Build the small activations that deepen partner relationships: a dinner, a golf outing, the thing a partner actually wants What You'll Bring * 3+ years running events, trade shows, or field programs ...

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... running quickly to major corporations with tens of thousands of users. That's why people love us ... You won't just execute events well; you'll design programs, run tests, measure what works, and ...

Global Community Events Manager

OR · Remote

$72K - $186K/yr

... running quickly to major corporations with tens of thousands of users. That's why people love us ... You won't just execute events well; you'll design programs, run tests, measure what works, and ...

Knowledge of running event production for events preferred * Willingness to travel for events and event prep: approximately 10-15% travel each year as needed * Valid driver's license and insurance ...

Leverage AI and automation to improve scalability, efficiency, and performance across the events function Experience/Skills Required: * 10+ years of experience running events, preferably within ...

Leverage AI and automation to improve scalability, efficiency, and performance across the events function Experience/Skills Required * 10+ years of experience running events, preferably within ...

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Events Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

A track record of running events people remember -- conferences, summits, hackathons, or community events -- owned end-to-end, with results you can point to. * Commercial instinct: You can show how ...

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How much do running events jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for running events in the United States is $62,734.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a running events?

A Running Events job involves organizing, coordinating, and managing races such as marathons, 5Ks, and charity runs. Responsibilities may include course planning, securing permits, coordinating volunteers, and overseeing event logistics. Professionals in this role work closely with sponsors, vendors, and timing officials to ensure a smooth race experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in running events, and why are they important?

To excel in Running Events management, you need organizational skills, event planning experience, and knowledge of budgeting and logistics, typically supported by a degree in event management or a related field. Familiarity with event management software, registration tools, and safety protocols is highly valuable, along with relevant certifications in first aid or event safety. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you coordinate with vendors, volunteers, and participants. These skills are essential to ensure smooth operations, safety, and a memorable experience for all involved in running events.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in running events management?

Professionals in running events management often face challenges such as coordinating logistics for large groups, ensuring participant safety, managing tight timelines, and adapting to unexpected weather or last-minute changes. Working under pressure to meet deadlines and accommodating diverse participant needs can be demanding, but it's also rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving and dynamic environments. Effective teamwork and clear communication with sponsors, city officials, vendors, and volunteers are crucial for a successful event. Many organizations provide opportunities for growth, such as managing larger events, leading teams, or specializing in areas like race timing or marketing.

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Infographic showing various Running Events job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,734 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

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Job description

The only AI marketing platform built on Ahrefs’ proprietary web index.

Ahrefs is a SaaS marketing platform that helps businesses become discoverable and unmissable online. We offer a suite of tools for SEO, content marketing, and website performance — backed by 15 years of web crawling data and increasingly powered by AI to deliver strategic insights at scale. We're bootstrapped, profitable, and multinational, with offices in Palo Alto, Cambridge (MA), Singapore and Tokyo. Our culture is fast-moving, low-ego, and built on smart decisions and ownership.

The Role

You'll lead the marketing strategy and creative execution for Ahrefs' global events program, and play a central creative role in Ahrefs Evolve, our global annual conference series. This isn't a pure logistics role: you're the person who helps shape how Ahrefs shows up at events visually and strategically, from audience campaigns to booth design to swag.

You'll report to the Global Head of Events, and work closely with our Global Partnerships & Revenue Manager (Singapore-based) on Evolve sponsorship activations and sponsored events across the US, Europe and APAC. For fulfilment and operational execution, you'll partner closely with our Singapore-based Event Operations Executive. You own the creative brief and speaker relationships; they own making it happen on the ground.

This role is based out of one of our US offices, Palo Alto or Cambridge (MA). You can be based in whichever of these you have the legal right to work in, but this is an on-site role: we're looking for someone who'll be in the office with the team.

What You'll Do
  • Lead event marketing strategy and execution — audience targeting, multi-channel campaigns (email, social, partnerships, content), registration drives, and post-event follow-up.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for Ahrefs Evolve confirmed speakers — from the moment a booking is made by the influencer team through to post-event follow-up. Speakers should never need to wonder who to contact: you own the relationship, the briefing, and the experience. You'll relay logistics requirements to the Event Operations Manager so speakers deal with one person throughout.
  • Own creative direction for Evolve, our global annual conference — including fabrication, booth design, and overall brand experience, briefing and working closely with designers across Europe and Asia.
  • Manage sponsorship booth design and creative for field events and regional activations worldwide.
  • Lead swag creative direction: concept, design standards, and brand alignment — coordinating with the Event Operations Manager, who owns vendor management and fulfillment.
  • Collaborate with the Global Head of Events and Global Partnerships & Revenue Manager on Evolve strategy and sponsorship activation planning.
  • Manage timelines and creative vendor relationships across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with communities, partners, and event venues across the US, Europe and APAC.
  • Provide cross-regional creative support for select events in Europe and Singapore, ensuring consistency across all markets.
  • Track and report on event performance — attendance, engagement, brand impact, and ROI.
You'll Thrive Here If
  • You've run B2B field marketing programs or event portfolios with both large-scale and grassroots activations.
  • You're a strong event marketer with solid creative instincts, you understand audience segmentation, campaign mechanics, and how to build an experience that drives registration and engagement.
  • You've managed fabrication, booth design, or brand experience at events, you know how to brief designers, hold vendors to a standard, and translate a brand into a physical space.
  • You understand where your ownership ends and your operational partner's begins, you hand off a complete, approved brief and trust execution to follow.
  • You're highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without dropping quality.
  • You make decisions confidently within your remit and escalate when budget, scope, or brand is affected and you're comfortable coordinating with teammates across US, European and Asian time zones.
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • You have the legal right to work in the US, and you're comfortable with international travel, this is a global program, so expect regular trips to Europe and Singapore.
Bonus
  • Experience with event technology platforms (registration, AV, attendee engagement tools)
  • Background in SaaS, tech, or digital marketing industries
  • Familiarity with SEO, content marketing, or developer/marketer communities
  • Experience supporting or running events across multiple regions
What We Offer
  • Annual company retreat to connect with the global team
  • Conference budget to stay sharp and connected in your field
  • Generous paid time off to recharge
  • Connect Program, travel to our other offices and meet teammates in person
  • A proper workspace and equipment in the office

Location:Palo Alto or Cambridge (MA) — on-site

Ahrefs does not engage with agencies or third party recruitment solutions for the roles we hire for. If at any point we need help, we'll let you know!

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Our marketing team is small for a company our size, so you’ll be well-placed to make sizable contributions to the company’s success instead of being a small cog in a giant machine where your work hardly ever gets noticed.

We most value marketers who have the ability to figure things out independently, do their own research, and enjoy running crazy experiments.

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Hiring process

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Application

Simply apply for the relevant role on our careers site.

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Recruiter screen

Speak with our recruiter to find out more about Ahrefs, our teams, culture, and get some hints on the process ahead.

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Take home task

The nature of the task depends on the role you're applying for — the recruiter will guide you through it. We don't really set strict deadlines or make the tasks too arbitrary. We try to make them fun!

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Interview

These are fairly unstructured technical discussions — a chance for us to learn more about you, and for you to learn more about our teams and work. There's no LeetCode, coding puzzles, or whiteboard exercises.

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Relax, the pressure's off! No more interviews, no more tasks. Just look forward to joining the team!

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