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About the role
Depending on the event, you'll work independently or alongside the Head of Events to produce experiences that feel thoughtful, polished, and distinctly YC. The expectation is that you're comfortable collaborating and also have the ability to own every stage of event production.
What they're looking for
- You have 5+ years of professional event production experience
- You've personally led complex events from beginning to end as the lead producer, executive producer, or equivalent, not primarily in a supporting role
- You enjoy owning events from start to finish and take pride in getting the details right
- You thrive in a small, highly collaborative team where everyone contributes directly to the success of each event
- You communicate professionally with founders, executives, investors, public officials, vendors, and guests
- You're passionate about YC's mission and excited to showcase the world's best startups through thoughtful, impactful event experiences
More about this role
We're hiring an experienced Events Manager to join our small team at Y Combinator. Our team produces a wide range of flagship events, including milestone celebrations, high-touch multi-day retreats, quarterly Demo Day showcases, and conferences for thousands of attendees.
The majority of our events are produced in-house, which means this role goes far beyond managing vendors. You'll help shape the project management, production, logistics, and guest experience of events that bring together some of the most ambitious founders, builders, and investors in the world. Our hands-on approach rewards curiosity, creativity, and resourcefulness in how events are brought to life.
This is a role for someone who has personally led complex events from concept through execution and enjoys the responsibility that comes with owning every detail. You'll partner closely with the Head of Events to produce many of YC's largest events while independently leading others from start to finish. YC intentionally stays small, giving every member of the team meaningful ownership and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how YC operates.
Depending on the event, you'll work independently or alongside the...
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