Marketing Event Manager

Bark Technologies

4d•Remote

About The Position

At Bark, we’re on a mission to keep children safer online – both at home and at school. We use cutting-edge machine-learning technology to detect issues like cyberbullying, sexting, signs of depression, suicidal ideation, and more. We also offer internet filtering and screen time limits. Learn more at www.bark.us. We’re looking for a Marketing Event Manager to build, manage, and execute high-impact parent-focused events across the country. This role owns the full event lifecycle—from planning and logistics through on-site execution and post-event follow-up—helping families experience our products firsthand and empowering them with education that keeps kids safer online and in real life. If you excel at operational detail, love managing moving parts, and find energy in community engagement, this is a chance to make a real difference for real families.

Requirements

3+ years of event management or field marketing experience (education, consumer tech, nonprofit, community, CPG, or retail preferred).
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.

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.