Event Coordinator

Finite State partners with product security teams, the guardians of our connected world, to create transparency for their connected devices and supply chains. Our platform handles connected devices and embedded systems across all industries, including those found in enterprises, healthcare, utilities, connected vehicles, manufacturing facilities, critical infrastructure, and government entities.

We are a fast-growing series-B company with a fully distributed workforce. Led by a team of seasoned experts, we are a mission-driven team passionate about arming our customers with the actionable insights, critical vulnerability data, and remediation guidance necessary to mitigate product risk and protect the connected attack surface. We are committed to a remote first culture.

Role Summary

Finite State is looking for an Event Coordinator. In this role you will oversee planning and execution of all company events. You will be communicating with conference organizers, planning attendance, as well as planning & executing logistics. This role will report to the EVP of Marketing. .

You must be based in and authorized to work in the US.

Research shows that women and those in underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the requirements in a job description. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t check off every box – please still get in touch! We’d love to learn more about your experience and what motivates you to see if you’d be a great fit.

As an Event Coordinator, you will:

• Drive the company’s mission by always representing our vision in every event and conference
• Own every aspect of an event, from venue and vendor choice to success metrics
• Gain a complete understanding of the requirements for events considered, and the fit for Finite State based on persona targeting and content themes
• Work with design and marketing to coordinate development of marketing content and creative collateral to meet all deadlines
• Day-to-day administration and execution of events and programs including identifying events to attend, placing orders, monitoring vendors, travel planning, facilitating company attendees, monitoring registration, tracking RSVPs, answering questions,resolving issues and anticipating challenges in executing events well
• Conduct post-event data and strategic analysis to improve future events
• Perform virtual and webinar related activities as needed
• Negotiate and manage contracts and budgets, keeping event budgeting aligned to the operating plan
• Negotiate sponsorship contracts and identify cost savings where applicable leveraging cross-enterprise relationships
• Uphold our core values of transparency, results, accountability, customer dedication, and courage
• Champion our mission to protect our connected world

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in event planning or event coordination in a startup environment
• Track record of creative, successful events
• Past experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing and communications specialties
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure without losing a customer-service oriented attitude

It’s a plus if you also have:

• 1+ years of experience with cybersecurity events/conference management
• Existing vendor relationships
• Experience managing budgets and expense tracking
• Advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel

Success path

• In 30 days you will: integrating quickly into our current events activity and looking forward to building out an events plan for the rest of 2022
• In 60 days you will: Build out the 2022 event plan, support the measurement of events into the Marketing and Sales funnel and support the strategic build-out of 2023 events
• In 90 days you will: Start to support Finite State event planning for corporate retreats and continue to improve how we execute events and improve lead conversion over time

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary with stock option grant
• Fully covered medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO & outstanding parental leave
• WFH stipend
• Weekly team activities because we believe having fun is just as important as working hard
• In a post-pandemic world, team buildings/retreats twice a year
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Optional (self-funded) benefits: pet insurance, legal assistance, home, auto & renter’s insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

Built on two decades of cybersecurity experience, our team of experts understands the hidden risks in today’s enterprise networks, where IoT vulnerabilities are quickly becoming the entry point of choice for cyber attacks.

We have a sense of duty to protect the critical infrastructure we rely on including medical devices, power grids and telecommunication networks. We were founded in 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

Finite State has a transparent, collaborative and supportive culture – we are looking for people who have a growth mindset, are curious and innovative, and drive results. Our team is smart, but humble, hard working with lots of fun sprinkled in. Above all, our team is driven by our noble mission and we hold ourselves accountable to delivering to our customers every single day.

The Finite State platform brings visibility and control to the supply chains that create connected devices and embedded systems—all in a simple to use platform and at the scale manufacturers need to keep device production on time and on budget. After unpacking and analyzing every file, configuration, and setting in a firmware build, the platform generates a complete bill of materials for software components, identifies known and 0-day vulnerabilities, shows a contextual risk score, and provides actionable insights that product teams can use to secure their software

We are proud to be an Equal Employer Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Finite State is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.