Marketing Contractor: 3-5 years (Intermediate)

KAYGEN•San Francisco, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KAYGEN is seeking an Events Marketing Specialist for a contract role through 12/31/26, with potential for extension. This position is 100% onsite in San Francisco, CA. The specialist will act as a fast-moving, integrated marketer within the startup ecosystem team, assisting with planning and managing onsite events. This role is crucial in shaping the client's perception among founders and investors, driving demand for AI solutions, and supporting scalable programs that engage the startup community. The specialist will contribute to brand, perception, and demand efforts through high-impact experiential marketing, including industry sponsorships, first-party events, and social storytelling. Additionally, they will drive the development and day-to-day operations of Startups programs, executing initiatives to activate and scale relationships with Venture Capital (VC), Incubator, Accelerator (IA), and ISV partners.

Requirements

3 - 5 years of experience with Marketing and onsite event planning.
Direct experience working at a startup or in venture capital or strong background within the startup and investor ecosystem.
Keen understanding and interest in founders, startups, and investors.
Experience working alongside technical or AI-focused teams, such as DeepMind.
Demonstrated ability to move fast, connect strategic dots, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
Highly creative mindset with a passion for building resonant, market-shaping campaigns.

Responsibilities

Act as a fast-moving, integrated marketer within the startup ecosystem team.
Assist with planning and managing onsite events in San Francisco.
Help shape how the client is perceived by founders and investors.
Drive demand for the client’s full stack of AI solutions.
Support scalable programs that engage the broader startup community.
Support brand, perception, and demand efforts through high-impact experiential marketing, including major industry sponsorships, first-party (1P) events, and social storytelling.
Drive the development and day-to-day operations of Startups programs.
Execute initiatives that activate and scale relationships with Venture Capital (VC), Incubator, Accelerator (IA), and ISV partners.