[Hiring] Internal Events Specialist I @Affirm

Role Description

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. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Events and partnering closely with the Event Design team, this role will be responsible for coordinating the operational and logistical execution of internal events, ensuring event experience runs smoothly from planning through delivery.

As a key member of the Internal Events team within Places & Experiences, this individual will serve as a trusted logistics partner for teams across the company, managing:

• Travel
• Venues
• Catering
• Vendor coordination
• Registration
• Budgeting
• Event operations

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys problem solving, loves working with systems and technology, and is excited to roll up their sleeves to bring events to life.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.