Community Event Coordinator, Backflip
$75-100k
Plus incentive bonus and equity
Real estate financing technology
Job no longer available
Real estate financing technology
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$75-100k
Plus incentive bonus and equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower entrepreneurs to revitalize homes, so people can love where they live.
Role
Who you are
- We need people who are inspired to reimagine and rebuild an outdated and unbalanced system; to support and celebrate America’s local entrepreneurs
- With 2-4 years of relevant experience, you will leverage your expertise in event coordination to create memorable and value-add experiences for Backflip members across the US, both virtually and in person
- Coachability and eagerness to own processes is a must as we grow the amazing Backflip community together
- Proven track record of organizing successful events
- 2-4+ years of experience in event coordination, planning or operations
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Coachability and eagerness to learn
- Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills
- Creative problem-solving and adaptability
- Aptitude for creating and scaling efficiencies in operational processes
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Experience with software including Eventbrite, Hubspot, Notion and Google preferred
- Willingness to travel and host local events
- A desire to learn and grow with the company; propensity to “think like an owner”
- An execution-oriented “one-team” mindset with motivation and scrappiness to achieve objectives
- The ability to multi-task with exceptional time management, prioritization and attention to detail
- An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for technology and innovation
- A bias for action; inclined to deploy rapid testing and iteration cycles
- The ability to work effectively in a small, relatively unstructured office environment (we work remotely)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with appropriate urgency to various audiences
- Strong self-motivation, are coachable and highly collaborative; take ownership of tasks and pride in work product
- High integrity; are dependable, accountable, humble and respectful
What the job involves
- As a Community Event Coordinator at Backflip, you will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and executing events that promote Backflip’s mission and values while also contributing to the development of scalable processes and operational efficiencies
- This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor (~50 person team) working directly with executives in a fast-paced and well-capitalized startup (Series A)
- Event Planning and Processes:
- Own the requirements, objectives, budget and execution of in person and virtual events. Backflip objectives include creating relationships with new and existing real estate investors by onboarding them to the Backflip app, deepening relationships and community, providing education and resources, and facilitating connections between Backflip members
- Create and execute detailed event plans including timelines, event needs and communications schedule
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure the best services and pricing
- Develop scalable processes and operational efficiencies and collaborate with the Director of Community to implement
- Collaborate with the Director of Community to develop and implement scalable processes and increase operational efficiencies
- Logistics Management:
- Oversee all logistics related to events in existing markets including venue set up, equipment, and any transportation
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, staff and speakers to ensure seamless event execution
- Communication & Coordination:
- Act as the main point of contact for vendors, speakers, Backflip staff and members for events
- Maintain clear and consistent communication throughout the planning and execution process and provide regular updates to speakers and Backflip events staff on the progress of the events
- Budget Management:
- Monitor and maintain events budgets to ensure projects remain within financial guidelines
- Maintain an accurate record of all event-related expenses and ensure cost effectiveness
- Post Event Evaluation:
- Gather feedback from speakers, vendors, and Backflip staff to assess the success of events
- Create post-event recommendations for improvement and lessons learned
- This role will evolve as the company grows; there will be various tasks that fall outside of the responsibilities above
Our take
Flipping houses, despite its allure, poses significant challenges, especially when it comes to securing financing and navigating the complexities of real estate investments.
Enter Backflip, a startup founded in 2020 which addresses these challenges. It offers a streamlined approach to borrowing money for short-term real estate investments. The company not only facilitates financing but also leverages technology to assist investors in sourcing, tracking, and evaluating potential investments.
Despite entering the market during a period of surging interest rates, Backflip has achieved remarkable growth, boasting impressive annualized revenue and nearing profitability. With its impressive debt funding round in 2024, the company is ready to revolutionize the fix and flip industry further, offering a Residential Transition Loan ( RTL) solution that could help reshape the real estate investment landscape.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2024
$30m
EARLY VC
Apr 2024
$15m
SERIES A
Total funding: $53m
Company benefits
- Backflip Equity: Backflip offers generous employee ownership equity packages. We firmly believe that we are all owners and treat everyone as such
- Health and Wellbeing: Backflip offers 100% coverage health benefits for employees and their families, plus available dental, vision, and life insurance
- Time Off: We want people to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. Backflip offers unlimited paid vacation and the ability to remote work from anywhere
- Parental Leave: Our founders have each had two children within the first two years of starting Backflip and understand the importance of time spent with family
- Company Offsites: We hold team retreats every quarter for fun productive work time! Past trips have been to Crested Butte, CO, Dallas and Austin, TX, Park City, UT and New Orleans, LA
- Tools: You’ll receive a stipend for new equipment including a laptop, monitor, desk and other accessories you need to do your best work. Plus, cellular plan monthly credits
- 401(k) + Match: All employees are eligible to participate in Backflip’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match on initial contributions
Company HQ
Civic Center, Denver, CO
Leadership
Joshua Ernst
(CEO & Co-Founder)Co-founded urBin where they served as the CEO. Was also a Principal at Revel Partners and COO at Trelly.
Jake Rome
(COO & Co-Founder)Previously a Senior Vice President at Sentral and Ascentris. Before that, they worked at Amstar Group in several Analyst/Associate roles.
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