Manager, Marketing Ops & Activations

About us

Avara builds innovative products leveraging blockchain technologies. Avara's suite includes the Aave Protocol, along with the native stablecoin GHO, Lens, an open social network, and Family, a design-first mobile crypto wallet. Avara's vision is to build a people-powered internet that benefits all.

Our culture

Having cultivated a thriving, collaborative culture, our team is kind, welcoming and passionate about what we are building. We celebrate differences and seek to develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool from all over the world. No matter where you are based, no ghost will be left behind and we appreciate every moment we get to work and have fun together.

About the role

We’re looking for a Manager, Marketing Ops & Activations to lead the planning and execution of events that connect Avara with our communities, partners, and industry leaders. Sitting within the Marketing & Growth department and reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, you will manage Avara’s global events calendar - from major conferences and speaking engagements to product activations and partner co-marketing opportunities.

You will handle all aspects of event operations, including planning, logistics, vendor management, speaking schedules, budget tracking, and post-event wrap-ups. You’ll work closely with teams across Marketing, Communications, Product, and Growth to ensure every event aligns with our brand, engages the right audiences, and runs smoothly from start to finish.

How you can make an impact:

• Plan and execute internal and external activations, including but not limited to IRL events, conferences, webinars, and partner collaborations that drive community engagement and strengthen Avara’s brand presence.
• Manage speaking engagements for key stakeholders by securing opportunities, coordinating submissions, and handling all related logistics and deadlines.
• Oversee Avara’s merch operations, from research and design to vendor coordination, production, and distribution to ensure high-quality branded materials.
• Contribute to sponsorship strategy and execution for flagship industry events, working to maximize visibility and ROI.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and payments to ensure smooth financial operations within the Marketing & Growth budget.
• Work closely with finance teams to track marketing spend, reconcile invoices, and report on ROI for activations and partnerships.- Develop clear post-event reports, capturing key learnings, performance metrics, and opportunities for future improvements.

Let's connect if:

• You have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience and deep knowledge and understanding of Avara’s projects and brands, and you stay up to date with the company’s most recent announcements.
• You bring professional experience running cross-functional operations, including managing budgets, stakeholders, and complex logistics.
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with multiple teams and external partners.
• You have knowledge and experience in Web3, with a hunger to learn and grow in the space.
• You show excellent attention to detail and communication skills, delivering work that meets Avara’s high standards.
• You have strong research skills and the ability to communicate insights clearly to propose solutions and improvements.
• You excel at time management and can balance multiple deadlines across projects.
• You have proven skills and experience in negotiation and project management, driving results with partners and vendors.

Haven’t quite met all the criteria? Let’s not miss out on the chance to speak. Whilst you might not meet every single requirement, you might bring other, more exciting skills to the companies!

Equal opportunity statement:

Avara celebrates diversity and view each and every team member as a separate individual with their own unique identity. No matter your race, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, (dis)ability, sexual orientation or even the wallet you use, we welcome you at Avara. As an equal opportunities employer, we take accountability and believe in everyone’s potential to build, create and inspire changes. With a mission to build a diverse workforce, we are proud to foster a working environment in which everyone can feel safe and valued for who they are.