Employee Event Program Specialist

The Events & Experiences team is responsible for shaping the employee experience at Plaid, ensuring that our workspaces, events, and cultural touchpoints drive connection, collaboration, productivity and engagement. As a part of the Events & Experiences Team, you will design and execute events that drive connection, culture, and engagement across both in-office and remote environments. They plan events like flagship company-wide gatherings to in-office celebrations, and virtual experiences. Their goal is to create meaningful experiences that bring Plaids together, reinforce company values, and ensure that all Plaids—whether remote or in-office—feel included, engaged, and connected. At Plaid, our culture comes alive through our events and experiences.

Our people are what make Plaid special, and our events are the heartbeat of our culture. Whether it’s an energizing all-company gathering, a thoughtfully curated offsite meeting, or a creative team-building experience, our events shape the way Plaids connect, collaborate, and celebrate our journey together. We’re looking for a creative, organized, and culture-driven Employee Event Program Specialist to join our Events & Experiences team in San Francisco. In this role, you’ll be the engine behind internal events and employee programming that brings our principles to life and help our Plaids feel connected, celebrated, and engaged.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of internal employee events in the San Francisco office, including seasonal celebrations, team social hours, milestone events, and more
• Partner with stakeholders to support employee experience initiatives like onboarding, recognition, and company newsletters
• Support or consult on internal events in other satellite offices, ensuring consistency with company culture and goals
• Plan and support virtual events that build connection and engagement for remote employees across locations
• Create and manage event communications, including invites, promotional materials, and event recaps
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People, Comms, and the Workplace Operations teams to align on programming and execution
• Manage event logistics including vendors, budgets, timelines, and feedback surveys
• Serve as a visible culture champion in the San Francisco office, keeping a pulse on what energizes employees and continuously evolving programming to match

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in internal events, employee experience, or workplace programming
• Proven ability to independently plan and execute events or culture initiatives from start to finish
• Strong communication skills and comfort creating internal-facing content (event invites, newsletters, internal promos)
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with experience managing multiple projects at once
• A collaborative, people-first mindset and a passion for creating inclusive, engaging employee experiences
• Experience with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Canva, and event platforms like Eventbrite or Splash
• Ability to be scrappy and resourceful, especially when working under tight timelines or limited budgets
• Comfortable being in the San Francisco office three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday) and being a visible part of the office culture