Events Manager

The majority of our events are produced in-house, which means this role goes far beyond managing vendors. Depending on the event, you'll work independently or alongside the Head of Events to produce experiences that feel thoughtful, polished, and distinctly YC. 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. Experience working with premium hospitality brands, luxury event production, or high-end experiential agencies.Experience working with high-profile attendees and/or executive security teams.Experience working in venue operations (at a museum, hotel, or other event space), with a strong respect and understanding of building/facilities operations.Experience obtaining permits through agencies such as the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD), San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), or the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation (ISCOTT).You’re excited by what AI tools can do for the event workflow. The privacy policy of Ashby, Inc., the hiring platform used by Y Combinator, governs the collection of such data and can be found here.