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Bark · 2 days ago

Marketing Event Manager

Bark is dedicated to keeping children safer online through advanced technology. They are seeking a Marketing Event Manager to oversee the planning and execution of impactful events aimed at educating parents and promoting their products.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChildrenInternetMachine LearningParentingSoftware

Responsibilities

Partner with marketing leadership to build local event programs that drive awareness, education, and adoption
Partner with the B2B team on logistics execution of school-based events including device fairs, parent nights, etc
Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources
Scout venues, secure permits, and coordinate vendors, rentals, and inventory
Build run-of-show agendas and staffing plans
Lead 2–3 monthly travel activations (typically 1–3 days each)
Oversee setup, breakdown, tech needs, and product demo environments
Ensure brand presence feels inviting, polished, and emotionally resonant for parents
Train and manage on-site support staff and volunteers
Serve as quarterback to the delivery team —make sure they have everything they need to welcome, educate, and build relationships with parents, schools, organizations, and local leaders
Support team delivering product demos and educational content
Own follow-up touchpoints to maximize conversion, learning, relationships, and retention
Maintain detailed records, metrics, and learnings to refine the program and scale
Work closely with sales, support, and marketing stakeholders to ensure smooth handoffs and leads

Qualification

Event managementProject managementField marketing experienceLogistics executionJudgmentCommunity engagementPassion for familiesCommunication skillsAdaptabilityCalm under pressure

Required

3+ years of event management or field marketing experience
Proven success owning end-to-end logistics
Outstanding project management and communication skills
High adaptability, strong judgment, calm under pressure
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the U.S. to deliver events (30-40%)
Ability to reliably access a major airport within approximately one hour of home
Passion for empowering families and doing work that matters
Ability to lift and move event materials, including booth structures, equipment cases, and display components
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks that require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working hands-on during setup and teardown

Preferred

education, consumer tech, nonprofit, community, CPG, or retail preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Equity stake in Bark
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Health Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Healthcare Support
On-Demand Primary Care
Online Mental Health Therapy
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Supplemental Life Insurance
401(k)
Voluntary Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Company

At Bark, we’re on a mission to keep children safe online and in real life—at home and at school.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$66.97M
Key Investors
Kayne Anderson Growth CapitalTwo Sigma VenturesSignal Peak Ventures
2022-06-01Series C· $30M
2020-03-01Series B· $26M
2018-08-29Series A· $9M

Leadership Team

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Brian Bason
CEO
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Brandon Hilkert
CTO
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