Senior Event Operations Lead I Viator About ViatorViator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believe that making memories is what travel is all about. And with 300,000+ travel experiences to explore—everything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and all the niche, interesting stuff in between)—making memories that will last a lifetime has never been easier. One app, 300,000+ travel experiences you’ll remember.Viator is a remote-first, global organization with a mission to deliver more experiences, to more people, to more often. Event Operations Lead to manage and execute in-person gatherings that bring our remote teams together.Event Operations Lead, you will be responsible for organizing internal events that drive connection, learning, and engagement for our distributed workforce, and will support external employer branding events to attract top-tier talent to Viator. From team offsites to global meetups in key hubs, you’ll manage everything from event logistics to session programming to budgets. You’ll ensure that every in-person gathering maximizes our time together and aligns with our company culture, business goals, and people-first mindset.Event planning & management:Plan, execute and manage remote team meetups, offsites, and hub gatherings globally.Handle logistics such as venue booking, travel arrangements, accommodations (when needed), and catering.Programming & engagement:Partner with leadership, People Operations, and department heads to align events with business priorities and objectives for each event.Coordinate programming for events, including workshops, training sessions, company presentations, and social activities.Foster team-building and employee engagement through creative activities and experiences.Identify and facilitate coordination for events that will assist us in attracting talent in key markets.Manage event communication, from invitations and RSVPs to post-event feedback.Create detailed schedules and secure resources to ensure attendees are well-prepared, and the event is set up for success.Develop, track, and drive accountability in event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and ROI.Gather feedback from attendees and stakeholders to improve future events.Stay informed about best practices and tools for remote team operations and events.
8+ years of experience in event management, operations, or a related field (experience in remote-first organizations is a plus).~ Exceptional organizational and project management skills with a detail-oriented mindset.~ Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.~ Willingness to travel as needed (15-25% travel expected).
Competitive compensation packages , including base salary, annual bonus, and equity.~“We take a remote-friendly approach to collaboration, with the option to join on-site as often as you’d like in select locations.~ Flexible schedule . Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you.~ Travel perks . We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more.~ Employee assistance program . We’re here for you with resources and programs to help you through life’s challenges.~ Tap into your talent, ambition, and knowledge to bring us – and you – to new heights.If you need a reasonable accommodation or support during the application or the recruiting process due to a medical condition or disability, please reach out to your individual recruiter or send an email to us and let us know the nature of your request. LI-Remote#…