Underdog Fantasy is hiring a
Senior Employee Experience Associate

Summary

Join Underdog, the fastest-growing sports gaming company ever, as an Event Planner and Employee Engagement Manager. Plan, organize, and execute exciting events for a team that built four of today's most widely played fantasy games and recently launched their Sportsbook. This Brooklyn-based position offers unlimited PTO, 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave, a $500 home office allowance, and more.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in event planning, employee engagement, or a related field
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events from concept to execution
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Comfort serving as facilitator or host in large group event sessions
• Ability to produce thoughtful event, program, and budget proposals for company leadership
• Experience sourcing and managing external vendors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for creating memorable employee experiences
• Ability to travel as needed for onsite event coordination

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute exciting and engaging events
• Facilitate quarterly in-person orientation sessions for new hires
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand event objectives and align them with company culture and goals
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors
• Create and implement innovative and engaging event concepts
• Provide on-the-ground support during events, troubleshooting any issues
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming and efficient office environment
• Support engagement initiatives, such as employee appreciation events, ERG events, and seasonal activities
• Track event metrics and costs, analyzing data to assess the impact of events on employee engagement and satisfaction as well as budget
• Prepare post-event reports and presentations for senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a tech or fast-paced corporate environment
• Familiarity with virtual and hybrid event platforms
• Experience in workplace management, or workplace management vendors

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• $500 home office allowance
• A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
• 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents