Event Program Specialist
Plaid
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of internal events in the NYC office, including seasonal celebrations, team social hours, milestone events, and more
- Partner with stakeholders to support employee experience initiatives like onboarding, recognition, DEIB celebrations, 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, DEIB, 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 NYC office, keeping a pulse on what energizes employees and continuously evolving programming to match
Qualifications
- 3–5 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 NYC office three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday) and being a visible part of the office culture