Business Development/ Events Assistant

USA-San Francisco-CA · USA-Palo Alto-CAFull-timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best.


The Business Development/ Events Assistant will help with tasks in support of the overall business development efforts in connection with marketing events logistics, pitches/RFPs, collateral updates, directory submissions and other department projects. As part of the firmwide Marketing & Business Development department, the individual will help ensure that mailing lists, experience records and other data projects are handled effectively and efficiently and assist with various department-wide tasks as assigned.

This is a non-exempt position with a hybrid schedule, requiring you to be in the office three days a week or more if special events are taking place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Be responsible for the planning and execution of all marketing events logistics

  • Assist with the coordination and execution of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events from planning through post-event follow-up

  • Support event logistics, including venue research, catering coordination, transportation arrangements, and event materials preparation

  • Manage attendee registration, RSVP tracking, guest communications, and event confirmations

  • Coordinate with vendors, venues, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of services and materials

  • Prepare event timelines, checklists, and project trackers to support successful event execution.

  • Assist in the creation and distribution of event invitations, promotional materials, and attendee communications

  • Support on-site event operations, including registration, setup, vendor management, and attendee assistance

  • Writing or working on pitches/RFPs

  • Responsible for collateral updates

  • Help ensure that mailing lists, experience records and other data projects are handled effectively and efficiently

  • Develop audience segmentation and target strategies for email list building and optimization

  • Proficiency in email reporting, providing user training and support, supporting email policies and best practices

  • Directory submissions and other departmental projects

  • Assist with various department-wide tasks assigned

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field preferred

  • Demonstrated initiative, highly organized and detail oriented

  • Possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are critical to success

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Exemplary customer service and collaborations skills, with the ability to work well within a team

  • Demonstrate initiative, independent thinking and creative problem solving

  • Willingness to learn

  • Proven ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of efficiency

  • Capability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines simultaneously and see projects through to completion

  • Flexibility to work the schedule required to satisfy event responsibilities

  • Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period.

The Compensation range for this role is up to 35.00 USD per hour and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's location, skills, experience and qualifications.

All eligible employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Opensity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Employment decisions at Opensity are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and termination. 

Opensity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. We do not tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise concerns or participate in an investigation related to equal employment opportunity.  

 

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