Events Virtual Assistant
Position Overview
This is an opportunity for a driven events and administrative professional looking to accelerate their career in a fast-moving startup environment.
You'll work directly with our Events Specialist, managing a range of event logistics and support tasks. This role is your gateway to understanding how a modern events team operates at a growing media company.
We're a small team that fast-tracks talented individuals who deliver results.
This isn't a typical administrative role. We're looking for a hustler who:
Craves a startup environment
Learns quickly
Takes initiative
Wants to develop advanced event management skills
This job requires serious commitment. If you're ready to work hard, learn quickly, and drive real results, this could be your opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with comprehensive event logistics planning
Research and vet event venues, catering, and production vendors
Support budget creation and expense tracking
Manage vendor communications and contracts
Prepare event documentation and call sheets
Coordinate attendee and speaker communications
Order and track event supplies
Conduct research on event technologies and best practices
Identify potential speakers and sponsors
Coordinate virtual and hybrid event technical aspects
Set up and analyze event feedback collection
Necessary Skills and Qualifications
Hereās a list of primary skills we believe are necessary for this career:
1-2 years of experience in event production including collateral logistics
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Proficiency in project management tools
Excellent research and vendor management capabilities
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
A self-starter; you learn quickly, absorb like a sponge, and take action
A Contrarian at heart. Not sure what that is? Keep reading.
What is Contrarian Thinking and what do we do?
We free minds and build bank accounts. Weāre on a mission to help 1 million people become financially free and to create 100,000 small business owners.
Weāre a digital education and media startup that has amassed 6 million followers in 3 yearsāand weāre just getting started.
Our weekly newsletter is read by over 800,000 subscribers, which you can read here.
We also produce some of the best content in the finance niche on our YouTube channel (and Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok).
99% of our content is 100% free.
The other 1% is how we help people become expert deal makers so they can acquire a āboring businessā that cashflows.
We do this through our courses and 1,200+ person global community.
We also have our own investment fund, Contrarian Thinking Capital, that invests in the businesses and tech that supports SMB growth and our own portfolio company, Main Street Hold co.
So, yeah, you could say we put our money where our mouths are.
For more information about our Founder and CEO, Codie Sanchez, read her bio.
Why our work matters
The āSilver Tsunamiā is in full effect, with Baby Boomers retiring and their businesses needing a succession plan.
Their businesses have been run for decades, many at a healthy profit, but alas, they have been overlooked by institutional investors.
And since many Millennials are focused on becoming YouTube stars and not wanting to own their parentās landscaping company (even if itās making millions)ā¦these Boomers are forced to either close or sell their business.
Therein lies our opportunity.
We call them āBoring Businessesā. They are your local laundromats, car washes, pool cleaning routes, handyman services, etc.āthe unsexy blue-collar businesses that no one thinks about but everyone needs. And boy are they profitable.
But itās not all about the benjamins.
We believe our communities are a better place when our actual neighbor owns the Neighborhood Store and not a conglomerate.
We believe in Main Street over Wall Street.
We believe in thinking critically and cash flowing unconventionally.
We believe in our Contrarian Creed, which is our operating philosophy for our business.
The Contrarian Creed
These are the words we stand by, live by and define what it means to be a Contrarian.
People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
Be a great f*cking human. Do whatās right even when it hurts.
How you do anything, is how you do everything.
We do the dirty work.
Your word is your contract.
We are Archimedes, find your lever.
Winners want pressure.
We want your weird. Better weird than boring.
Your job isnāt done until THE job is done. We work the problem.
Assumptions are for assholes. Find the truth.
Less words, more meaning.
Even our notes are worth stealing. Make every creation a mini-masterpiece.
Show me your results, not your intentions.
You ready to become an official Contrarian? Awesome, here are the details:
Compensation
Salary: $1,560/month ($780 2x per month) + 13th month bonus
Location
Fully remote
Please note: This role requires being available during regular business hours 9am-6pm CT
Type of Employment
Full-Time
Crew Benefits
All of these benefits go into effect on Day 1 of your employment with us.
Unlimited PTO Policy (with approval from your Direct Support) + 9 paid US holidays and your 3 local holidays
On-time direct deposit pay 2x/month
Learn expert deal-making and how to buy businesses with 100% free access to all of our courses and our flagship Contrarian Community