Underdog Fantasy is hiring a
Senior Employee Experience Associate

Summary

Join Underdog, a fast-growing sports gaming company, as an Event Planner to create engaging events and experiences for employees. Plan and execute exciting events, facilitate new hire orientations, source vendors, and track event metrics.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in event planning, employee engagement, or a related field, with a focus on corporate or offsite events
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events from concept to execution
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort serving as facilitator or host in large group event sessions, with an ability to inspire excitement and passion among event attendees
• Ability to produce thoughtful event, program, and budget proposals for company leadership
• Experience sourcing and managing external vendors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for creating memorable employee experiences
• Ability to travel as needed for onsite event coordination
• This is a Brooklyn-based position; must be located in New York or willing to relocate
• Minimum of 3 days in office is expected (actual needs may vary by week)

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute exciting and engaging events, including team-building activities, leadership offsites, and company-wide meetings
• Facilitate quarterly in-person orientation sessions for new hires to ensure a seamless onboarding experience, including leading relevant sessions, managing logistics, and planning social events
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand event objectives and align them with company culture and goals
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, including venues, caterers, content and media providers, and event service providers
• Create and implement innovative and engaging event concepts that promote team cohesion, employee satisfaction, and company culture
• Provide on-the-ground support during events, troubleshooting any issues to ensure a seamless experience for participants
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming and efficient office environment, including coordinating minor in-office events and managing supplies and space planning as needed
• 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, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for future events

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
• Passion for sports and knowledge of the industry is a plus

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