Marketing Event Manager

Marketing Event Manager Job Type: Full-Time | 30-40% Travel Required | Remote (US-Based) Who We Are: At Bark, we’re on a mission to keep children safer online – both at home and at school. We use cutting-edge machine-learning technology to detect issues like cyberbullying, sexting, signs of depression, suicidal ideation, and more. We also offer internet filtering and screen time limits. Learn more at www.bark.us. Job Responsibilities: We’re looking for a Marketing Event Manager to build, manage, and execute high-impact parent-focused events across the country. This role owns the full event lifecycle—from planning and logistics through on-site execution and post-event follow-up—helping families experience our products firsthand and empowering them with education that keeps kids safer online and in real life. If you excel at operational detail, love managing moving parts, and find energy in community engagement, this is a chance to make a real difference for real families. What You’ll Do Event Strategy + Planning Partner with marketing leadership to build local event programs that drive awareness, education, and adoption. Partner with the B2B team on logistics execution of school-based events including device fairs, parent nights, etc. Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources. Scout venues, secure permits, and coordinate vendors, rentals, and inventory. Build run-of-show agendas and staffing plans. On-Site Execution Lead 2–3 monthly travel activations (typically 1–3 days each). Oversee setup, breakdown, tech needs, and product demo environments. Ensure brand presence feels inviting, polished, and emotionally resonant for parents. Train and manage on-site support staff and volunteers. Community + Parent Engagement Serve as quarterback to the delivery team —make sure they have everything they need to welcome, educate, and build relationships with parents, schools, organizations, and local leaders. Support team delivering product demos and educational content. Post-Event Impact + Reporting Own follow-up touchpoints to maximize conversion, learning, relationships, and retention. Maintain detailed records, metrics, and learnings to refine the program and scale. Work closely with sales, support, and marketing stakeholders to ensure smooth handoffs and leads. Requirements: 3+ years of event management or field marketing experience (education, consumer tech, nonprofit, community, CPG, or retail preferred). Proven success owning end-to-end logistics. Outstanding project management and communication skills. High adaptability, strong judgment, calm under pressure. Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the U.S. to deliver events (30-40%) Ability to reliably access a major airport within approximately one hour of home Passion for empowering families and doing work that matters. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and move event materials, including booth structures, equipment cases, and display components. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks that require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working hands-on during setup and teardown. Benefits: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience Equity stake in Bark Paid time off  Paid sick time Health Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Healthcare Support On-Demand Primary Care Online Mental Health Therapy Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Supplemental Life Insurance 401(k) Voluntary Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance   Next Steps: Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us. We recognize people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. Bark is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.