Event Manager

Fuse Overview

Fuse is a full-service marketing agency based in Winooski, Vermont that creates authentic brand engagement for teens and young adults. Fuse specializes in planning and executing sports, sampling, campus, culture, and customer marketing programs. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, Fuse believes that life should be a balance of making deadlines and making first chair on a powder day. We work hard because we love what we do and are committed to being the best. Fuse fosters a creative environment that encourages people to share insights and inspiration. If this sounds like a lifestyle made for you, then Fuse wants to hear from you. 

Fuse offers a hybrid working environment. Fuse employees are welcome to work remotely 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday) and work in the Winooski, Vermont headquarters on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to collaborate with coworkers and clients. At this time we are only interviewing candidates based in or willing to relocate to Vermont. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking an Event / Experiential Marketing professional to coordinate the planning and management of Experiential Marketing activities. Fuse’s event team coordinates activations from conception to execution, with client communication, logistical master-minding, and boots on-the ground presence overseeing and bringing concepts to life at large-scale events across the country.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Develop integrated and cohesive event marketing concepts for Fuse clients 
• Event program development
• Project management including managing budgets & invoices 
• On-site event management
• Mobile marketing vehicle management 
• Management of marketing materials and equipment 
• Recruiting, sourcing and overseeing the work of field staff, vendors and independent contractors 
• Staying up to date on current event marketing trends and tactics to inform strategy and effectively achieve client goals 

Successful candidates will have the following skills & qualifications: 

• 3 - 5 years of event / experiential marketing experience 
• Experience in project management, planning and execution 
• Proficiency in all MS Office programs 
• Ability to deliver professional, error-free business documents and project reports 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions when presented with unplanned challenges 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• An understanding of the agency process and the agency/client relationship
• A strong attention to detail, self-starter mentality and sense of responsibility. 
• Willingness to travel frequently for business on weekends and holidays 
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to exert physical effort for extended periods of time 
• Knowledge of DOT commercial vehicle regulations is a plus 
• A passion for sports, culture, art, music is a huge plus! 

The salary range for this role is $60k-$85k depending on relevant experience, plus a generous benefits package. 

Fuse benefits include: 

• 75% Employer-Paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employees & dependents 
• Health Savings Account contribution 
• Health care opt-out stipend in lieu of employer coverage 
• Employer paid life/disability insurance 
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution 
• Paid parental leave 
• Fitness, ski pass &cell phone stipends 
• On-site skate ramp & recreation/fitness room 
• Fuse gear closet including outdoor gear to borrow and access to free ski and mountain bike day passes 
• Dog friendly office 
• Winter Wednesdays – work starts at noon! 
• Summer Fridays – work ends at 1pm! 
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• 15 vacation days to start, plus personal and sick days and your birthday off! 
• Paid volunteer hours 
• Week-long company closure during the last week of the year
• Annual Company Ski/Ride Day 
• Company happy hours, seasonal outings, and lots of fun 
• Opportunity to engage in the local community via Fuse’s company pillar committees: Fuse Culture Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and Environment & Sustainability Committee 

Fuse reserves the right to conduct background checks such as criminal and driving record checks for relevant roles. 

Fuse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.