Director of Events & Partnerships

We’re looking for a passionate and talented Director of Events & Partnerships to manage marketing-focused events across various cities in our Europe, Israel & Australia region as part of our Regional Marketing team. 

The successful candidate will be a creative thought partner with the VP, Marketing and play a central role in translating the WeWork brand at a local level through experiences and activations in new and existing markets that ultimately results in increased brand awareness and lead generation. 

Reporting to the VP Marketing, the Director of Events & Partnerships will enjoy working in a fast-paced, global organization with key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally. 

Role Overview & Responsibilities 

• Build and manage events strategy and creative development, including budgeting, processes, programming, and working with internal and external partners
• Partner with Marketing, Public Affairs, and Regional teams to host, produce, and execute events that effectively drive awareness and leads for WeWork community and locations (including launch events, conference presence / sponsorships, pop-ups, field activations, etc)
• Serve as liaison for community / building-level event leads to manage execution
• Serve as HQ liaison for special events (e.g. Creator Awards) in the region
•  Drive strategy in collaboration with the GM’s & different business leaders
• Evaluate post-event ROI, in coordination with Marketing Director / Manager
• Manage and establish paid-partnerships
• Manage annual calendar of conferences, establish relationships with conference
  partnerships and have strong presence at all events

Skills & Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Business/Marketing/ Events degree preferred)
• At least 6 years of Marketing and Events experience in a fast growth company
• Marketing/Events experience within the ‘Start-up’ environment is required
• 2+ years as a Director and/or leading a team with direct management experience
• Track record in building and managing events strategy and creative development,
  including budgeting, processes, programming is essential
• Experience with Acquisition, Demand Generation and Brand optimisation
• International/Cross country market experience in a similar role
• A passion for using data to influence Events and Partnerships decisions whilst
  continuously seeking out opportunities to prove processes and grow the
  business
• Highly creative and able to formulate a unique vision for our communities and
  members
• Keen attention to detail along with strong organizational and project
  management skills
• Results driven with an ability to execute independently
• Experience using Jira PM tool, G-suite, Wrike, Splash and/or CRMs
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Exceptional organization skills and multi-tasking skills
• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit – WeWork is growing incredibly quickly, meaning each employee will be given significant responsibility and autonomy 

Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive salary, plus benefits package
• Casual dress code & employee development opportunities

Critical Competencies for Success

Do’er: 

• You do what you love!
• Credibility is earned at WeWork through execution and getting things done.

Collaborator: 

• There is no room for “I” at WeWork. Every role and individual is in the organization to serve We.
• Builds trust across the organization by being a good listener and inclusively soliciting input. 
• You are open to new and innovative solutions.
• You must present well and communicate clearly and effectively to upper management and internal departments.
• You’re willing to adjust course when appropriate new ideas or objections are raised. 
• You love working with people! 
• You are able to get into the details and deliver results under highest expectations on time and quality.
• Be ready to get hands-on with all aspects of the daily needs. The buck stops with you. 
• Pragmatism and outcomes orientation are valued and lead to wins. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Solution-centric: 

• You have the flexibility to think outside the box.
• We don't do everything the traditional way, and are always looking to innovate and push the envelope. 
• You have the ability to foresee and identify needs of the team.

• You take an innovator and creator’s approach to any issues that may 

  arise. 

About WeWork 

WeWork is the platform for creators, providing more than 40,000 members around the world with space, community and services that enable them to do what they love and create their life's work. Our mission is to create a world where people work to make a life, not just a living, and our own team members are central to that goal. 

The WeWork team believes deeply in the power of “we” and in the movement we’re a part of. We challenge convention and achieve amazing things through dedication and collaboration. There is a contagious energy in our spaces as we work together toward accomplishing our goals. 

Our hunger for building great spaces; empowering startups, freelancers, and small businesses; and connecting interesting people is far from being satisfied. We’re just getting started, and our journey gets increasingly exciting as more team members join the movement! 

Below are the values that guide who we are and everything that we do. 

➢ Inspired  

We do what we love and are connected to something greater than ourselves. 

➢  Entrepreneurial
We are creators, leaders and self-starters. We try new things, we challenge convention, and we’re not afraid to fail.

➢  Authentic
We are genuine to our brand, mission and values. We’re not perfect and we don’t pretend to be. We are, though, always honest and as transparent as we can be.

➢  Tenacious
We never settle. We get sh*t done and we get it done well. We’re persistent and knock down walls—literally if we have to.

➢  Grateful
We are grateful for each other, our members, and to be part of this movement. We don’t take success for granted. We’re happy to be alive.

➢  Together