Event Manager

We are looking for a strategic lead to drive our events strategy and execution for Optimism. Our primary GTM motion targets large enterprise fintech, payments, institutional, and crypto-native best in class companies. We are looking for a strong lead who can: (1) build our global events strategy and goals, (2) make decisions on the best events to attend to accomplish these goals, (3) design and execute our on the ground event strategy, and (4) guide Optimism on how to best deploy our resources (cash, tokens, and people) across these events.

Example of this include bringing Optimism’s presence to life at Token2049, Korea Blockchain Week, and DevConnect. In Web3, events are more than just gatherings, they’re powerful expressions of brand, values, and community.

We're looking for someone who can lead with precision and creativity. You’ll work closely with cross functional teams and external collaborators to execute high-impact experiences that resonate with builders and partners across the ecosystem.

Role Responsibilities

1. Build our events strategy including setting key goals and metrics
2. Own delivery of key goals and metrics around events
3. With external event producers drive best in class execution of these events
4. Coordinate with event organizers for potential hackathons and sponsorships
5. Collaborate with the BD & Partnerships teams to help them set up meeting spaces, partner dinners, and more
6. Own event planning from ideation to execution for small to large scale events.
7. Regular domestic and international travel

What Skills Do You Bring

1. 4–5 years of experience in Web3 event coordination
2. A baseline knowledge of the Web3 event scene
3. Strong attention to detail, high responsiveness, and the ability to prioritize and execute time-sensitive changes
4. Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally and navigating brand representation with sound judgment and intuition