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MongoDB Strategic Events Specialist in Chicago, Illinois
MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.
The Role
The Strategic Events Specialist, First-Party Events is a key support role within the Strategic Events team, assisting in the execution and coordination of MongoDB’s internally produced, first-party strategic events. This person will work closely with event managers across the global first-party events team to ensure smooth execution of event logistics, marketing efforts, and operational needs.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This role requires flexibility to collaborate across time zones and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to keep events running seamlessly.
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on support for the planning and execution of first-party events, including MongoDB.local programs
Assist with event logistics such as registration, signage, materials preparation, and vendor communication
Help ensure cross-functional alignment by coordinating with field/strategic marketing, revenue marketing, DevRel, and other teams
Work closely with the Strategic Event Operations team to support campaign execution, lead flow management, and sponsorship fulfillment
Maintain accurate event data, track key metrics, and assist in post-event reporting
Help manage event communications, including internal updates, promotional materials, and event messaging
Support event managers with budget tracking, invoices, and contract management
Be adaptable and work across global time zones to support first-party team members, ensuring smooth execution regardless of location
Success Measures
Timely and accurate execution of event tasks
Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and event attendees
Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Who You Are
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project coordination skills
A team player who thrives in a support role and enjoys enabling team success
Flexible and comfortable working across time zones to support global teammates
A clear and proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed
Solution-oriented with a “get things done” mindset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Qualifications
1+ years of experience in event coordination, event marketing, or a related support role
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Comfortable working independently while being part of a global team
Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom
Willingness to travel (20%, domestically & globally)
Based in North America, preferably east or central time zones
Bonus Points
Experience in the tech industry or working with B2B events
Familiarity with event platforms like Cvent, Splash, and Jifflenow
Exposure to marketing automation or CRM tools (Salesforce, Eloqua, etc.)
Fluency in a non-English language
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB (https://www.mongodb.com/blog/channel/culture) , and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Req ID: 1263071163
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$56,000—$110,000 USD
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