Event Operations Associate

Farther

. Own day-to-day coordination for Discovery Days: vendors, rooming lists, flights, attendee logistics, and communications .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event coordination, vendor management, and process improvement, with a strong focus on organization and communication. Proven ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively within the hospitality and corporate travel sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event CoordinationVendor ManagementProcess ImprovementHotel Sales ExperienceCorporate Travel Tools

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningLogistics CoordinationRoom Block NegotiationBudget ManagementSystem Automation

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationAttention to DetailProactive MindsetClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Navan

Industry Keywords

HospitalityFintechWealth ManagementProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day coordination for Discovery Days: vendors, rooming lists, flights, attendee logistics, and communications
Execute across Farther Fest, offsites, and other corporate events
Build hotel and vendor relationships; negotiate room blocks and rates, and follow up on every detail
Research vendors and bring the top picks to the Events Manager with a recommendation
Create simple, repeatable processes (room requests, travel budgets) so teammates get answers fast
Partner with the Events Manager to ensure events run smoothly
Identify clunky processes and build solutions to improve them

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in events, hospitality, or operations coordination
Strong organization and attention to detail across many moving pieces
A proactive, builder mindset: you take ownership and fix things without being asked
Clear communicator who's comfortable with vendors, executives, and everyone in between
Experience with hotel sales, room blocks, or corporate travel tools like Navan
Comfort building lightweight systems or automations
Background in wealth management, fintech, or professional services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive comp package that rewards impact
Full health benefits
401(k) matching
Roth IRA options
Unlimited PTO
Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup
Chart your own growth path as we expand