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Zendesk

Senior Workplace Events Specialist

San Francisco, California, United States of America · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$32k-$49kDetected 30 days ago
LogisticsVendor ManagementProcurementZendeskCommunication

About the role

  • Workplace Events Specialist to join our San Francisco Workplace team.
  • The US hourly base rate range for this position is $32.21-$48.56.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of employee events and connection programs for the San Francisco office (approx.
  • Serve as the planning partner for AMER and LATAM offices - help develop event structure, guidance, templates, and best-practice playbooks; advise on regional execution while local logistics remain the responsibility of those offices.
  • Manage the event lifecycle: calendar planning, registration, internal communications, pre-event briefs, post-event debriefs, and metrics-driven recommendations.
  • Track event budgets and vendor invoices for SF events, maintain vendor relationships and procurement documentation, and assist with invoice reconciliation and budget stewardship.
  • Provide general Workplace Team support (approx. 25%): cover front desk occasionally as needed, ticket queue/requests, and help maintain workplace master documents, floorplans, and internal communications related to building events, maintenance and safety.
  • Practical knowledge of workplace operations and building systems (e.g., S2 access control), and experience coordinating with landlords and facilities vendors.
  • You understand how AI can support personalization, content generation, and operational efficiency and can adapt processes to leverage these capabilities responsibly.
  • Building/Access systems (S2 or equivalent)
  • Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; may require overtime and occasional evenings/weekends to support events.
  • We're accelerating that ambition by building products rooted in AI, automation, and intelligent customer experiences, because behind every interaction lies an opportunity to make a human connection.

Requirements

  • Experience with Google Workspace, familiarity with Workplace platforms (e.g., Zendesk, Asana, Gable, etc.).
  • Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.

Nice to have

  • Minimum 4+ years' professional experience in events planning, workplace events, facilities/office coordination, hospitality, or related fields - with direct experience running employee programs preferred.

Skills

  • AI literacy - Comfortable using AI tools and automation to improve event workflows, communications, and measurement.

Compensation

  • $32.21 - $48.56 hourly
  • Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base rate only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives.

Benefits

  • You will manage logistics locally in San Francisco and serve as a planning partner and point of contact for AMER and LATAM offices - supporting the Global Events Lead in creating the global events vision and guidance.
  • Support the Global Events Lead in shaping the global events vision, program frameworks, and scalable approaches that balance local flavor with global consistency.
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