Outbound Events & Partnerships Coordinator
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position:Outbound Events & Partnerships CoordinatorLocation: Remote: LatAm/SAWork Schedule: 8am-5pm Arizona TimeSalary:Market Related
About the Role:We are looking for a driven and highly organized Outbound Events & Partnerships Coordinator to join our team. This is a proactive, outreach-focused role responsible for identifying, applying to, and securing a wide range of event and partnership opportunities — including community events, festivals, corporate functions, school fundraisers, sports events, and more. You will be the engine behind our event pipeline — researching opportunities, submitting applications, building relationships, and keeping our 3 trucks busy across the Phoenix Metro area.Key Responsibilities;Outbound Outreach & Applications
* Research and identify community events, festivals, fairs, corporate functions, school fundraisers, sports events, and other partnership opportunities throughout the Phoenix
* Metro area and beyond
* Proactively reach out to event organizers, corporate companies, schools, and sports organizations via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels
* Complete and submit vendor, sponsor, or participant applications on behalf of the company
* Follow up persistently and professionally with contacts to confirm status and move opportunities forward
* Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective events and partners using a CRM tool
Events & Fundraisers
* Source and secure events, festivals, fundraisers, sponsorships, and community activations for our truck fleet
* Track application deadlines, event dates, and requirements to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
* Coordinate confirmed event details with the internal team to ensure smooth execution Track event performance and report on outcomes
Relationship Management
* Build long-term relationships with event organizers, community leaders, corporate contacts, and school/sports organization representatives
* Serve as the primary point of contact for event partners throughout the outreach and confirmation process
* Represent the company professionally in all external communications
Reporting & Administration
* Maintain accurate records of all outreach activity, applications submitted, and secured partnerships in the CRM
* Provide regular updates to leadership on pipeline status, confirmed events, and upcoming deadlines
* Identify trends and recommend new event types, markets, or outreach strategies Qualifications
Required
* 2+ years of experience in outbound outreach, event coordination, partnerships, business development, or a related field
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment Comfortable with cold outreach — email, phone, and LinkedIn
* Available to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST (Arizona time)
Preferred
* Experience applying to community events, festivals, fairs, or vendor markets Familiarity with schools, nonprofits, youth sports organizations, or corporate sponsors
* Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel)
* Background in fundraising, sponsorship sales, or community outreach
What Success Looks Like
In your first 90 days, you will:
* Build a structured pipeline of 100+ prospective events, festivals, and partner organizations across the Phoenix Metro area
* Submit your first round of event and vendor applications on our behalf Secure at least one confirmed event, fundraiser, or community activation
* Establish a repeatable outreach and application process
By 6 months, you will:
* Be managing a consistent calendar of upcoming confirmed events across all 3 trucks.
* Generating new leads and submitting applications on an ongoing weekly basis
* Have built strong relationships with key community, corporate, school, and sports contacts in the Valley
What We Offer
* Full-time, stable remote position (40 hrs/week)
* Competitive salary (based on experience)
* Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, community-focused brand Be a key part of
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 686 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →