Events & Programs Coordinator

Overview

Events & Programs Coordinator (Contract - 6 Months) – San Mateo, CA (Hybrid)

We are seeking an Events & Programs Coordinator to provide coordination and administrative support for employee network and community events and activities. This role will play a key part in ensuring smooth planning, communication, and execution of initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging at Sony Interactive Entertainment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

• Provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support for employee network events, meetings, and activities.
• Coordinate scheduling, calendar management, and meeting preparation.
• Assist in developing timelines, tracking deliverables, and monitoring progress to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Support event logistics, including booking venues, coordinating vendors, and managing supplies.
• Partner with outside vendors on programming and initiatives to support employee networks and community events.
• Prepare documentation such as agendas, presentations, meeting notes and status updates, and distribute to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and update leads tracker and distribution list to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Track budgets, expenses, and invoices for events and activities.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders, employee network & community leads, and other support teams.
• Assist with internal communications, including drafting announcements, newsletters, or event invitations.
• Maintain and update resources, including playbooks and documentation, to ensure materials are current and accessible.
• Maintain and update Nexus pages with current event, program, and resource information.
• Monitor shared inboxes and manage incoming emails to ensure timely responses and task delegation.
• Create intake forms, triage, process requests, and coordinate follow-up actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support data collection and reporting on event attendance, feedback, and engagement metrics.

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in project coordination, administrative support, or event/program management.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Team player with interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships across groups.
• Proactivity: Self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and propose solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of addressing challenges calmly and effectively.
• Time Management: Skilled in prioritizing and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, One Note, Forms, SharePoint).

Event Support

Experience:

Prior experience supporting events, programs, or initiatives is a plus

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below; this is an hourly rate.

$53 — $79 USD

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