Internal Events Manager

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.

At Plaid, our culture comes alive in our events. Our people are what make Plaid special—and our internal 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.

As a part of the WPE Team, the Internal Events 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.

As the Internal Events Manager, you’ll be responsible for designing and executing exceptional internal events that strengthen our teams, deepen engagement, and reinforce the culture that makes Plaid an incredible place to work. This is your opportunity to create meaningful moments that inspire, unite, and drive impact.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-impact internal events that foster connection, engagement, and alignment across teams.
• Own end-to-end event strategy – From creative concepting to seamless execution, you’ll oversee in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences that elevate the employee experience.
• Experiment with new formats, creative themes, and unique experiences to keep Plaid’s internal events fresh, engaging, and unforgettable.
• Create and manage event budgets, track and report on spending to ensure cost efficiency for events.
• Use data and feedback from employees to measure the success of programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Role may have direct oversight of 1-2 Event Specialists.

Requirements

• 5-7 years in Internal Events
• 2+ years in management 
• Experience managing culture and employee experience delivering creative solutions to engage a distributed workforce
• Experience excelling in an environment where tactical and strategic activities operate in parallel, implementing ideas from ideation to measurement/evaluation
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills, and ability to flourish in an environment where you work on multiple projects simultaneously

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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