Event Program Specialist - Plaid

Job Title: Event Program Specialist
Job Location: San Francisco
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/plaid/b4e63362-9f80-4b4c-b606-d003a9f2eaea
Job Description: 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