Kentik is the network observability company. Our platform is a must-have for the network front line, whether digital business, corporate IT, or service provider. Network professionals turn to the Kentik Network Observability Cloud to plan, run, and fix any network, relying on our infinite granularity, AI-driven insights, and insanely fast search.
Kentik makes sense of network, cloud, host, and container flow, Internet routing, performance tests, and network metrics. We show network pros what they need to know about their network performance, health, and security to make their business-critical services shine. Networks power the world’s most valuable companies, and those companies trust Kentik. Market leaders like IBM, Box, and Zoom rely on Kentik for network observability. Visit us at kentik.com and follow us at @kentikinc.
What you'll do
*Note: This is a part-time position with varying hours. The weekly average hours will be 10-20 through December and increase to 20-30 through January and February.
Attendance at the company event in Central Florida is required from March 1 through March 8, 2025.
- Collaborate with the internal planning team on all aspects of the event
- Research, vet, and engage with contractors across all event functions (setup, catering, audio/visual, etc.)
- Book venues for dinners and activities, which includes contract review and day-of logistics
- Manage transportation companies, which includes contract review and day-of logistics
- Handle accounting processes such as event contracts, invoices, and the updating event budget
- During the event, act as liaison for the internal planning team and the hotel staff
- Daily review of BEOs and communication with the internal planning team
- Handle various administrative duties for the event
- Post-event invoice reconciliation, task reviews, and documentation
What you'll bringStudies have shown that some candidates tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the criteria - even if you don’t match all of the qualifications, your skills and experience could be valuable in this role!
- 2-4 years experience in event planning, coordination, and/or management
- Proven track record of organizing successful events in a corporate environment
- Outstanding communication, vendor management, and negotiation skills
- Experience managing budgets and expense tracking
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable with Google Docs and Slides
- Strong problem solving skills
Nice to haves:
- Experience at a B2B SaaS company, selling to a technical audience
- Located in or familiar with planning events in Central Florida
What we offer
Kentik is a fully remote company that operates globally. We seek professionals that will help us thrive as an organization, and in turn, to broaden and enhance your career. We’re very thorough in the interview process to understand your skills and how they will relate to your successful growth here at Kentik. Our compensation philosophy encompasses a fair program for all in order to attract, engage and retain talented individuals who will drive our business and wow our customers.
The hourly compensation range for this position is $30 to $45. This range reflects the low and high end of the U.S. compensation range Kentik reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role. The actual compensation offered may be lower or higher than the stated range depending on various factors, including but not limited to:
- Experience with the skill sets required for success
- Demonstrated competencies and potential
- A geographic market-based approach
The true meaning of Kentik is visibility. We’re committed to making sure everyone feels empowered to use their voice, has a sense of belonging, and is represented at Kentik.
We don’t look for individuals who fit the culture, but those who will continue to add to the culture.
We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, and people of any age or family status.
Kentik is committed to creating an inclusive interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].
Come as you are!
You will be working at a fast-growing, well-funded startup alongside industry thought leaders and network aficionados as we build the future of observability and set the high bar for how network operations and digital businesses should run. With a competitive salary and amazing benefits on top of the meaningful and challenging projects you’ll take on, we’re sure you’ll enjoy joining the Kentik team.
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What We Do
Kentik is the network observability company. Our platform is a must-have for the network front line, whether digital business, corporate IT, or service provider. Network professionals turn to the Kentik Network Observability Cloud to plan, run, and fix any network, relying on our infinite granularity, AI-driven insights, and insanely fast search. Kentik makes sense of network, cloud, host, and container flow, internet routing, performance tests, and network metrics. We show network pros what they need to know about their network performance, health, and security to make their business-critical services shine. Networks power the world’s most valuable companies, and those companies trust Kentik.
