Event Planner

Cred; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Unlimited PTO after 1 year

Annual company offsites

Stipend for work-from-home expenses

Job summary

cred is a boutique event agency delivering live and virtual experiences for startups to Fortune 100 clients. We seek an Event Planner to drive client success, manage events from start to finish, own communications, and build strong venue/vendor relationships. Travel 5–10 times yearly for onsite leadership and contribute to scalable processes.

You’ll join a fully remote team of 20 and support profitability and thought leadership in the events space.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of agency experience in event management.
• Experience leading client calls and onsite event presence.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and data accuracy.
• Proficiency with scheduling, budgets, and vendor databases.
• Ability to travel 5–10 times per year for onsite leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution for multiple client accounts.
• Develop planning documents, timelines, briefs, and trackers.
• Maintain vendor and venue databases and templates.
• Lead client communications and internal team calls/ agendas.
• Own budgeting, expenses, and contract records with accuracy.
• Support marketing collateral and event ideas; travel as onsite lead.

Skills

Event planning

Client management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Organization

Travel coordination

Onsite execution

Education

Agency/event management experience preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Notion

AirTable

Zoom

Splash

Job description

About Us

cred is an "event-obsessed" boutique agency connecting innovative brands to the power of live and virtual experiences. Our fully remote team of 20 helps clients—ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 100 companies—maximize their impact through strategic event management, vendor logistics, speaker recruitment, sponsor management, and onsite execution. Over the past decade, we’ve planned 500+ events globally with a scrappy attitude, fast communication, and a passion for building industry thought leadership.

How You’ll Make An Impact

We’re looking for an Event Planner to join our Events team that can work directly with clients and run events from start to finish. As an Event Planner, you are the driving force for your clients’ success. Your day-to-day will include project managing the events you’re owning, leading client communications and management, owning venue and vendor relationships, initiating ideas to better streamline the events side of the business, and assisting with team-wide projects. As an Event Planner, you’ll be a vital part of the Events team and support cred’s profitability and reputation as an expert in the events space.

What We’re Looking For

The Event Planner is responsible for:

• Managing event execution of multiple assigned clients/accounts and projects from start to finish
• Creating and managing planning documents such as client and internal meeting agendas, work back timelines, event budgets, speaker and client briefs, event trackers, venue/vendor databases
• Updating and developing new templates for recurring client documentation to maintain consistency and improve efficiency
• Owning written and verbal communication with the client, vendors, venues, speakers, sponsors, etc.
• Owning, organizing and running client and internal team calls, and agendas
• Owning follow-up on both internal and client action items
• Maintaining accurate records of event expenses and contracts, able to organize receipts and keep track of spend in a routine fashion
• Demonstrating clear ownership of time and schedule
• Maintaining clear communication on statuses of assigned clients, events, and when additional support is needed
• Identifying and escalating client challenges or roadblocks and suggesting solutions to keep project milestones on track
• Supporting the management of event research and venue/vendor databases and trackers, ensuring shared systems remain accurate and up-to-date.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and client news and contributing to client/event ideas
• Assisting with the creation and management of event marketing collateral, including blog posts, case studies, social media posts, and sales material
• Available and passionate about traveling an average of 5-10 times throughout the year to serve as an onsite lead and contact for events or specific event components, ensuring smooth execution and coordination
• Performing additional tasks as assigned within role scope

Desired Skills and Experience

Education / Experience:

• 2-4 years experience at an agency, working in Event Management or related field/industry
• 1+ years experience leading client calls and has previously been onsite for events
• Experience maintaining structured databases or trackers (events, speakers, vendors, venues) with high data accuracy
• Ability to track and manage event budgets, invoices, and expenses with accuracy
• Experience coordinating event logistics such as travel, run-of-show documents, F&B, venues, vendors, and AV requirements
• Knowledge of A/V logistics for events - stage, lighting, video, audio, and tech run-of-shows
• Proficient in Google Suite: Docs, Slides, Sheet, etc.
• Understanding of or experience in the Tech/AI industry, uses AI routinely for gut checks, creative brainstorming, sourcing ideas, etc.
• Experience using Slack, Notion, AirTable, Splash, Google Hangouts, Zoom is a plus, but not required
• Project management experience is a plus, but not required
• Lives near major airport for easy travel to/from events

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Stays calm under pressure and can juggle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines at once
• Thrives in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, always has a backup plan and can think on their feet
• Loves all things organization and keeps the details tight
• Responds professionally and concisely to client, partner, and team inquiries or issues
• Team player who believes in collaboration and stepping in where needed
• Exceptionally organized, nothing slips through the cracks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and succinctly
• Resourceful, flexible, and unafraid to get extremely creative when needed
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and take initiative
• Passionate about building and executing successful events
• Working knowledge of local venues, vendors, and attractions, with the ability to find and build new connections is a plus, but not required

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Base Salary: $70,000 - $72,500
• End of year profit sharing bonus after 1 full year of employment
• Competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, plus a 401(k) with a 3% company contribution
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage, with optional voluntary life and long-term disability insurance
• 15 PTO days, then unlimited PTO after 1 year, plus 10 sick days
• Post-event Recovery Time Off to recharge and refresh
• 18 paid company holidays
• $1,000 per year for coworking or to attend industry events
• $900 per year towards reimbursable work from home expenses
• One month paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment, plus other retention bonuses
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave for expecting parents
• Annual company offsites and quarterly team-building events
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including opportunities to attend industry events and conferences
• Flexible and fully remote working environment
• Room to grow and lead impactful projects on a small, fast-moving team

Statistics show that individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet nearly all the listed qualifications. If you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box, we still encourage you to apply.

cred is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.