Internal Events Specialist

Position:
Internal Events Specialist I

Company:
Affirm

Compensation:
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $80,000 - $100,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $71,000 - $91,000

Location:
United States, Remote

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
Remote

Short Summary:
Affirm is seeking a highly organized and resourceful Internal Events Specialist I to support the delivery of exceptional employee experiences across our global, remote-first organization.

Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal event logistics requests and support stakeholders through the event planning process.
- Coordinate event logistics including travel, accommodations, catering, venue sourcing, transportation, shipping, registration management, and on-site execution.
- Support the delivery of recurring team gatherings, connection days, leadership meetings, and other internal events using established event frameworks and playbooks.
- Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, including obtaining quotes, coordinating contracts, tracking deliverables, and ensuring quality execution.
- Leverage technology and event management tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance the stakeholder experience.
- Partner closely with Workplace, Finance, Procurement, People, and other cross-functional teams to coordinate event-related logistics and approvals.
- Track event expenses, reconcile invoices, and support budget reporting.
- Gather stakeholder feedback and identify opportunities to improve operational excellence across the internal events program.
- Provide occasional on-site event support, including travel as needed for key company gatherings and team events.

Requirement:
- 3+ years of experience in event coordination, hospitality, operations, workplace experience, travel management, project coordination, or a related field.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and adapt quickly in fast-moving environments.
- Comfortable working with technology and learning new systems; experience with project management, event management, travel, or registration platforms is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer-service-oriented mindset.
- Resourceful, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done.
- Experience working in a remote or distributed environment is a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% based on business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.

Benefits:
- Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.
- Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses.
- Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge.
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.