Event Operations Specialist, North America

Match Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mind & Body benefits

401k match up to 10%

Employee stock purchase program

Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays

Job summary

Match Group is seeking an organized Event Operations Specialist to support planning, coordination, and execution of in-office events and experiences across North America. The role involves logistics, vendor coordination, and collaboration with HR, Security, and Facilities, with occasional travel and after-hours hours as needed.

You will partner with Workplace Experience to deliver well-run programs for employees, manage budgets, and help source vendors and venues while maintaining calendars and

Qualifications

• Prior experience in event coordination, workplace experience, or corporate event operations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and vendors.
• Experience with administrative processes such as contracts, COIs, and expense management.
• Ability to be a great team player and work independently.
• Budget tracking or basic financial acumen and comfort with managing spend.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills across teams like HR, Security, and Facilities.
• Detail-oriented and resourceful with problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Events Team in planning and executing internal and external events and activations.
• Oversee on-site event setup and logistics.
• Provide contract, COI, and expense support.
• Coordinate facility requests and office repairs as needed.
• Maintain and distribute company-wide event calendars.

Skills

Event coordination

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Budget tracking

Communication

Job description

Know where you belong!
Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, The League, HER, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn’t stop at our products - it’s the foundation of every team we hire.
When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life (IRL). We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL 3 days/week.
Match Group is seeking a highly organized and proactive Event Operations Specialist to support the planning, coordination, and execution of in-office events and experiences across our North America offices. This role sits within our Corporate Events team and partners closely with Workplace Experience (WEX) to bring memorable, well-run programs to life for employees across the company.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Assist the Events Team planning and executing internal and external projects, corporate events and employee activations
• Oversee logistics for on-site event setup and support
• Provide administrative support, including contracts, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), and expenses
• Partner with the team to coordinate and facilitate facility requests and office repairs when needed
• Maintain and distribute MG event calendars company-wide
• Assist with budget tracking for events and projects
• Assist with the swag program, including placing orders, design assistance and inventory
• Source and onboard new vendors and event venues
• Partner with Security, HR, Facilities, and the Corporate Events, WEX teams to initiate and maintain company-wide policies
• Occasional travel required for events and project support
• Work hours may vary on event needs, occasionally nights and weekends
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested

We Could Be a Match If

• Prior experience in event coordination, workplace experience, or corporate event operations
• Strong organizational skills and can manage multiple projects and vendors simultaneously
• Experience with administrative processes such as contracts, COIs, and expense management
• Ability to be a great team player and can also work independently
• Budget tracking or basic financial acumen and are comfortable managing spend
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills, and enjoy partnering across teams like HR, Security, and Facilities
• A detail-oriented, resourceful mindset that thrives when solving tricky problems.
• Proven ability to navigate fast-paced, high-touch environments with ease.

Why Match Group?

Benefits

Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness! We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones. Here are some of the benefits we are proud to offer:
Mind & Body – Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-being
Financial Wellness – Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial security
Unplug – Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays so you can unplug
Career – Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your work
Family – Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts
Company Gatherings – We host company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Period.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process — such as during pre-employment testing or interviews — please indicate this by selecting "Yes" in the accommodation request field. We’ll reach out to discuss your needs if you're selected for the interview stage.
Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.