Event Coordinator (Contract)

About us:  Grow Therapy is on a mission to serve as the trusted partner for therapists growing their practice, and patients accessing high-quality care. Powered by technology, we are a three-sided marketplace that empowers providers, augments insurance payors, and serves patients. Following the mass increase in depression and anxiety, the need for accessibility is more important than ever. To make our vision for mental healthcare a reality, we’re building a team of entrepreneurs and mission-driven go-getters. Since launching in February 2021, we’ve empowered over 10 thousand therapists and hundreds of thousands of clients across the country and insurance landscape. We’ve raised over $100mm of funding from Transformation Capital, TCV, and SignalFire.  What You’ll Be Doing:  We’re looking for an organized and detail-oriented Events Coordinator to plan and execute Grow Therapy corporate events (ranging from 15 to 300 attendees). These events should be engaging, cost-effective, and inclusive. The ideal candidate can adeptly manage budget constraints, communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, and respond to unforeseen circumstances with creative problem-solving. This is a part-time, 6-month contract role with potential to extend.  In this role, you’ll: Work with the leadership team to develop and execute vision, roadmap, logistics, and all planning for company-wide, team-wide, and department-wide offsite & onsite events.  Setting budgets for travel plans (flights and hotels and helping employees book the travel accordingly), transportation, team-building activities, meals, and more.  Meet with leadership and create robust event itineraries, timelines, how-to documents, local recommendations, communication plans, and one-pagers so that the team has access to all information leading up to the event.  Researching, sourcing, and managing all vendor communication related to hotels, activities, guest speakers, meals, and more.  Salary range: $50/hr You’ll Be a Good Fit If:  You have at least 1 year of experience planning and executing corporate, conference, and/or large-scale events for at least 250 people You have managed at least 3 large-scale events at one time  NYC area-based is highly preferred but not required  You have strong project management and communication skills You are extremely organized and have a keen eye for details  You thrive in ambiguity and can successfully multitask  You are proactive and can anticipate event and stakeholder needs  You are comfortable using Slack, Google Worksheets, and Coda Bonus if you have worked in a startup environment!  If you don’t meet every single requirement, but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and Grow believes the perfect candidate is more than just a resume.  Note: Please upload your resume in PDF format  Benefits The chance to drive impact within the mental healthcare landscape from day one Comprehensive health insurance plans, including dental and vision Our dedication to mental health guides our culture. Wellness benefits include (but are not limited to): Flexible working hours and location (remote OR in-office, your choice!) Generous PTO  Company-wide winter break  Mental health mornings (2 hours each week) Team meditation Wellness Stipend In-office lunch and biweekly remote lunch on us!  Continuous learning opportunities  Competitive salary  The opportunity to help build a rapidly scaling start-up organization by taking strong ownership of your work, mentorship, and our unbounded leadership opportunities  #LI-REMOTE