--- title: 'Event Coordinator at IANS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/event-coordinator-ians-boston-pdabsgn6detw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Event Coordinator at IANS - **Company:** IANS - **Location:** Boston, MA - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-31 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ians/jobs/5226716007 ## Job description Event Coordinator ## Compensation $65,000–$75,000/year. On-site collaboration is essential; we require 2 days in the Boston, MA office each week. ## About Us IANS is the trusted intelligence partner for enterprise CISOs and security leaders. We provide actionable advisory, peer benchmarking, and proprietary data that help security organizations make faster, more confident decisions. Our MCP connector and Vendor Intelligence Database (VID) peer benchmarking platform deliver intelligence and structured benchmarks across the security organization, putting IANS insights where security leaders are already working. ## Role Overview The Event Coordinator owns the end-to-end Solution Provider (sponsor) experience across IANS Forums. Reporting to the Senior Director of Events, this person is the primary point of contact for sponsors from kickoff through post-event follow-up, and plays a key role in the logistics, technology, and on-site execution that make IANS events run smoothly. ## Responsibilities - Sponsor management (in-person Forums): Own the Solution Provider experience end-to-end — host kickoff meetings, set and communicate deadlines, maintain Box resources and FAQs, and manage the sponsor agenda, surveys, and post-event follow-up - Event logistics: Book and coordinate overnight accommodations, rooming lists, and VIP upgrades for staff, Faculty, and attendees; negotiate sponsor dinner contracts and venues; manage on-site signage and the printed program in coordination with the graphic designer - On-site execution: Build and distribute the staff manual for all events, manage the IANS mobile app's sponsor content, and attend events to provide hands-on support - Virtual Forums: Build and own virtual Forum events on the selected platform, including templates and sponsor content; co-host live sessions; manage outsourced Technology Spotlight hosts; continuously improve the virtual experience based on attendee feedback - Product Events: Create Salesforce campaigns and registration pages for IANS Virtual events - Cross-functional support: Help vet and source new vendors, support third-party events on-site, and assist with internal office events and other projects as assigned ## Requirements Education Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience ## Experience 1-3 years in event coordination, sponsorship management, or a related field ## Skills - Vendor/sponsor relationship management - Event logistics and on-site production - Salesforce campaign and event registration setup - Proficiency with virtual event platforms - Ability to lift 50lbs Certifications None required Interpersonal Skills Strong communication and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders (sponsors, Faculty, internal teams, vendors) simultaneously; willingness to travel for on-site event support Why Join Us? - Impact: Directly shape the sponsor and attendee experience across IANS's flagship Forums— a visible, high-touch role tied to revenue-generating relationships - Culture: We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where event work is a team sport - Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and professional development opportunities ## About IANS ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: IANS delivers vendor-agnostic cybersecurity intelligence and advisory services to CISOs and security leaders, powered by a proprietary database of practitioner-validated conversations. - **Entity Type**: Private (self-funded / bootstrapped; no disclosed funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 2001 - **Founders**: Phil Gardner ## Core Business - Primary industry: Cybersecurity (computer and network security) - Target customers: CISOs, security leaders, and their teams at Fortune 1000, mid-market, and enterprise organizations (B2B) - Mission / Purpose: To become the intelligence layer behind every security decision by providing governed, first-party data that generic AI cannot replicate – turning what peers actually practice into actionable insights. ## Products & Services - **[Ask IANS]**: An AI-powered, always-on intelligence platform that surfaces benchmarks, implementation guidance, and vendor insights drawn from 6,000+ anonymized practitioner conversations, 6,500+ content pieces, and proprietary surveys. Type: SaaS / Data Platform. - **[End User Decision Support]**: Subscription-based access to 170+ experienced Faculty (active CISOs and practitioners) for 1:1 consultations, curated research, and decision support. Type: Advisory Service. - **[Consulting Services]**: Field-tested advisory engagements including architecture reviews, program assessments, risk analysis, and incident response support. Type: Professional Services. - **[Professional Development]**: Leadership coaching, team training, and CISO development programs. Type: Education / Training. - **[Events]**: Annual conferences, roundtables, and peer networking events for security leaders. Type: Events. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **$39.8M** (LinkedIn data); headcount of **329 employees** (+13.7% YoY growth) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped; no external investors disclosed. Partners include Fortune 100 companies and a network of 170+ active practitioner Faculty. - **Growth Signals**: Operating in 9 countries, revenue growth, headcount expansion, new product launch (Ask IANS AI platform), and growing demand for practitioner-validated cybersecurity intelligence. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Practitioner-Validated Data**: Intelligence base built from thousands of consented, anonymized conversations with real CISOs and practitioners – not scraped web data or analyst reports. - **Vendor-Agnostic Model**: Faculty have no vendor affiliations; insights are free from marketing bias, focused on what actually works under real constraints. - **Governance & Anonymization**: Strict protocols (consent, anonymization, human verification) make the data trustworthy and legally defensible. - **AI with a Moat**: General-purpose AI learns from published sources; IANS learns from practiced experience, giving it a durable competitive edge. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale the Ask IANS platform** to become the default intelligence layer for security decision-making. - **Expand data collection** through Research Interviewer roles that capture fresh, granular insights. - **Grow the Consulting and Professional Development** practices to deepen client relationships and recurring revenue. - **Maintain high-touch human validation** alongside AI to preserve data quality and trust. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Guided by Grit, Results, Initiative, Passion, Positivity, Teamwork, and Curiosity. Emphasis on collaboration, ownership, and fast growth ("talent is the engine"). - **Work Environment**: Hybrid model – 2 days/week in the Boston office with a weekly lunch stipend. Remote roles may exist for some positions. - **Perks & Benefits**: Fidelity 401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision, deductible reimbursement, fitness stipend, Calm app subscription, dependent care and healthcare FSAs, transit/parking pre-tax benefits. Work/life balance includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and Summer Fridays (early close on summer Fridays). Social events: monthly "Club IANS", annual summer outing, team events. - **Volunteer & Community**: Paid volunteer day, employee-led community initiatives. - **Growth & Development**: Mentorship, real responsibility, transparent promotion criteria. Strong learning culture for cybersecurity professionals. ## Sources 1. [iansresearch.com – Careers page](https://www.iansresearch.com/who-we-are/careers) 2. [iansresearch.com – About page](https://www.iansresearch.com/who-we-are/about-us) 3. [iansresearch.com – Homepage](https://www.iansresearch.com/) 4. [Greenhouse job board – IANS](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ians/jobs/4665746007) 5. 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