Events Specialist

Description

AppFolio is more than a company. We’re a community of dreamers, big thinkers, problem solvers, active listeners, and multipliers. At every opportunity, we set the pace while delivering innovation built to carry real estate into the future. One in which every experience feels effortless, yet meaningful. Where customers are empowered to take on any opportunity. We show up as one team, connected by our values to be a force for good. Because together, we have the power to create extraordinary outcomes for our customers, our communities, and ourselves.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Events Specialist to join our team, reporting to the. Manager of Events. This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of employee experience events that foster engagement, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. The Events Specialist will collaborate cross-functionally to design memorable events that align with the company’s goals and values, playing a key role in AppFolio’s high-impact events. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for creating exceptional experiences for employees.

Your impact

• Support the planning and execution of major employee events, including company all-hands, annual company conferences, and strategic executive and employee appreciation events.
• Ensure events run smoothly and efficiently through on-site event support, attendee registration management, and post-event follow-up, including feedback surveys.
• Create, plan, and execute virtual and in-person connection events for remote employees across the country.
• Assist with project management task creation, budget reconciliation, and communication plan ideation for internal events.
• Research & development for special projects.
• Positively impact the culture at AppFolio by creating memorable moments for our employees.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in event planning and/or event coordination, ideally within a corporate environment.
• Experience with event and project management software (e.g. Cvent, Wrike, etc.).
• Proficiency in the Google Suite is preferred.
• Capable of articulating post-event business impact/metrics.
• This position is based in Santa Barbara and requires a hybrid work schedule (at least 3 days a week in the office) and occasional travel (10-15%).
• Requires work to be done outside of business hours (occasional evenings and weekends).
  
  
  

Must have

• Ability to be resourceful, agile, and demonstrate a “can-do” attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable with managing logistics and technology for virtual and hybrid events.
• Ability to work independently, while also being a proactive team player.
• A flexible and solution-oriented mindset with a strong ability to handle unexpected challenges.
  
  
  

Location

Required to be in Goleta/Santa Barbara. Find out more about our locations by visiting our site.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $64,000 to $80,000 [base pay]. The actual compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Please note that compensation is just one aspect of a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The compensation range listed here does not include additional benefits or any discretionary bonuses you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here.

About AppFolio

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

Why AppFolio

Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves.

Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills.

Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive. We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities.

Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed.

Paddle as One.

Learn more at appfolio.com/company/careers

Statement of Equal Opportunity

At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. This means that no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status, you’re always welcome at AppFolio.