Events & Offsite Coordinator (Hybrid - San Francisco) at Thumbtack

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Home ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Work from the SFO office one day per week on average (more during event periods)
Familiarity with hotels, restaurants, activities, and event spaces around San Francisco (preferred)
Experience managing vendor POs and payments (preferred)

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end logistics for in-person experiences, including venue sourcing, travel coordination, food & beverage, vendor management, and registration tools like Swoogo and Navan
Collaborate closely with Events Managers and partners across Thumbtack to turn plans into polished, memorable experiences
Scale programs by refining playbooks, maintaining venue and vendor databases, managing contracts, and continuously improving events
Handle event operations in the SF office, including space scheduling, vendor coordination, F&B, and onsite support for meetings, offsites, and events (e.g., small-to-medium offsites, board meetings, leadership gatherings)
Support larger events (20–500 attendees) at external venues by coordinating AV, F&B, registration, and run-of-show logistics
Proactively research and evaluate potential venues, hotels, and third-party vendors aligned to event goals, attendee profiles, and budget; provide detailed proposals with cost estimates, tradeoffs, and logistics considerations
Manage registration platforms (like Swoogo), oversee travel and expense workflows (via Navan), answer attendee support tickets or Slacks, and ensure timely, clear event communications
Actively manage and build rapport with key vendors, ensuring all contracts and purchase orders are accurate, compliant, and processed efficiently; evaluate new vendors with budget-conscious proposals
Partner closely with teammates across Employee Experience, Internal Events, People Ops, Comms, and the Executive team

Skills

Event Planning

Venue Sourcing

Travel Coordination

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Swoogo

Navan

Logistics

Program Scaling

Thumbtack

Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals

About Thumbtack

Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$680.3MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Phone/Internet Stipend

Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.

Dependency on RentRedi partnership may risk customer acquisition dynamics.

Reliance on external funding could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.

The platform offers personalized guidance and cost estimates for various home services.

Thumbtack charges professionals for leads, ensuring a straightforward revenue model.

Upsides

Partnership with OfferUp expands market reach and customer base.

$75 million financing boosts technology investment and service expansion.

Experienced leaders enhance legal and user research capabilities, improving trust and experience.

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