Event Program Specialist

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.

The Workplace Experience (WPE) 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 WPE Team, the Events & Experiences Team designs and executes 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, DEIB initiatives, 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 in our events

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 Event Program Specialist to join our Workplace Experience 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 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, 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco office three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday) and being a visible part of the office culture
  
  

$111,600 - $152,400 a year

The target base salary for this position ranges from $111,600/year to $152,400/year. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location.

Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.

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Plaid is a financial technology company that provides APIs to connect bank accounts to financial applications. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in other locations.