mHUB is seeking an Event & Marketing Coordinator to join its team. The role will lead event venue rental sales and production, support on brand event production, and contribute to content, social, and email marketing to drive recognition of the organization's impact and growing national visibility. The Event & Marketing Coordinator will report to the Senior Director of Marketing and be part of a driven and entrepreneurial team powered by the organization's mission to impact humanity though meaningful technologies.

About mHUB 

mHUB is a leading independent hardtech and manufacturing innovation center located in Chicago, Illinois. Our mission is to enable U.S. hardtech innovation and commercialization by fueling collaboration and providing an accessible, hyper-resourced environment to develop, fund and accelerate clean energy, health, sustainability, and manufacturing entrepreneurship. Since launching in 2017, the mHUB community has generated more than $1.57B in revenue, launched more than 1,600 products, hired more than 5,500 employees, and raised over $1.89B in capital. To date, mHUB has invested in 46 startups across sustainable manufacturing, climate and energytech, and medtech.    

mHUB's three business units – Incubator, HardTech Development Services, and The mHUB Accelerator / Product Impact Fund – connect startups, innovators, researchers, manufacturers, and investors to spur innovation.  The mHUB team is an ambitious, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven team committed to helping entrepreneurs find a path to success and supporting economic growth in Chicago, the Midwest, and the U.S. We are builders and problem solvers, excited about the potential in hardtech and manufacturing entrepreneurship and by bringing businesses and products to life.  

Description of Responsibilities: 

• Oversee mHUB event spaces and opportunities with external clients and internal teams 
• Run production and event logistics for third-party and partner events
• Manage event agreements and contracts, negotiating with clients and vendors when necessary, and working with Senior Director of Marketing to report event revenues and payments to accounting
• Responsible for following facility protocols and work with operations to properly open and close the building as well as noting any damages, facility needs, or equipment malfunctions / needs
• Align external events with mHUB development and marketing team
• Uncover large event opportunities and pitch the mHUB venue
• Track $150,000+ in event revenue annually
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor list for events, managing relationships with all preferred caterers, producers, etc.
• Work with broader marketing team to support the production and logistics of large, mHUB brand events 
• Support content, email, and social marketing with regular assignments to ideate, generate, and publish content across main mHUB channels 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 2 years of event production experience
• Understanding of basic A/V equipment and facilities
• Willingness to work second shift hours, depending on weekly event calendar
  
• Comfort directing clients and staff and setting expectations
  
• Keen detail to organization and documentation
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with key stakeholders
  
• Ability to track expenses and revenue, working with accounting teams
  
• At least 1 year of content marketing experience with samples
• Personable demeanor with a focus on customer service
  
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks conforming to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
  
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
  
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

mHUB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. mHUB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at mHUB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. mHUB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. mHUB encourages applicants of all ages. 

Salary and Duration 

• •    This position is full-time and open for immediate hire 
  •    This position will be onsite/in-person at mHUB’s facility in Chicago 
  •    Salary range is $45,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience 
  •    Competitive benefits package

Interested? 

Submit your resume and cover letter to info@mhubchicago.com with Events & Marketing Coordinator in the subject line.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.