Meeting & Events Planner - San Francisco, CA
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Event Management & Planning
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AboutThe Role
We’re seeking a highly organized, hospitality-minded Meeting & Events Planner tolead day-to-day event delivery and guide a team of Event Coordinators and Meeting& Event Associates. You’ll partner across Workplace Experience, Facilities, IT/AV,Security, Catering, Executive Business Partners, and other teams to deliver thoughtful, inclusive, on-brand events in a fast-moving environment.
What You’ll Do Event Planning & Operations- Lead planning and on-site execution for internal and external meetings,workshops, executive and VIP gatherings, recurring programs, and workplace events.
- Ownend-to-end logistics, including scheduling, catering, A/V, security, roomsetup, staffing, signage, arrivals, guest flow, deliveries, and day‑of readiness.
- Create and approve project plans, timelines, run‑of‑show documents, staffing assignments, floor plans, event materials, and post‑event recaps.
- Leadpre‑event meetings, anticipate needs, troubleshoot issues, andensure events meet safety, accessibility, service, and brand standards.
- Maintain event spaces, storage, furniture, supplies, and coverage plans for recurring programming.
- Lead, coach, and prioritize the daily work of Event Coordinators and Meeting & Event Associates.
- Set expectations, delegate work, balance workloads, remove blockers, review deliverables, and build team capability through feedback and mentorship.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams and external vendors, aligning roles,timelines, budgets, contracts, and accountability for consistent execution.
- Build trusted stakeholder relationships and communicate clearly with clients,leaders, coworkers, vendors, and partner teams.
- Buildscalable workflows, templates, playbooks, staffing models, and service standards; use event feedback to improve handoffs, communication,and quality.
- Translate business needs into practical programs and operating rhythms as a trusted workplace partner.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorshipnow or in the future
- 5+ years of experience in event planning, meeting coordination, workplace operations, hospitality, or a related field.
- 2+years of experience leading, mentoring, or functionally managing team membersin a fast‑paced service environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, timelines, and vendors while delegating work, prioritizing competing requests, and maintaining a highbar for execution.
- Strong organizational, communication, hospitality, and people‑management skills, with experience managing vendors, contracts, budgets, catering, and cross‑functional relationships.
- Experience in a tech startup, high‑growth company, or similarly fast‑paced environment, including building or scaling event operations and service standards.
- Producer experience for meetings, events, or workplace programs.
- Familiarity with A/V, video conferencing, sound, and basic event technology coordination.
- Unbeatable Perks:
Enjoy generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. - Comprehensive Benefits:
Access top‑notch Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, along with Life Insurance, FSA & HSA options, and 401K matching…
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