Hi, we’re Underdog!
We’re the fastest-growing sports gaming company ever.
We build innovative games and products for American sports fans.
Founded in 2020, our team built four of today’s most widely played fantasy games and recently launched our Underdog Sportsbook. We are the only sportsbook to ever launch on our own home grown technology, which allows us to build different and innovative experiences. We believe there’s so much more to be built for sports fans, and we’ll continue to win by building the best products and experiences for our customers.
The opportunity in front of us to become the biggest company in our space is massive; after all, we’re currently sitting in the fastest-growing consumer industry in the U.S. In just over two years, we reached a nearly $500 million valuation through some of the best investors in the game, including Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, BlackRock, and SV Angel. We are many times larger now and our growth is not slowing down.
At Underdog, we believe that sports are for everyone and are building a tomorrow for every fan. Want to help create that future? Join us.
About the role:
- Plan, organize, and execute exciting and engaging events, including team-building activities, leadership offsites, and company-wide meetings
- Facilitate quarterly in-person orientation sessions for new hires to ensure a seamless onboarding experience, including leading relevant sessions, managing logistics, and planning social events.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand event objectives and align them with company culture and goals
- Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, including venues, caterers, content and media providers, and event service providers
- Create and implement innovative and engaging event concepts that promote team cohesion, employee satisfaction, and company culture
- Provide on-the-ground support during events, troubleshooting any issues to ensure a seamless experience for participants
- Assist in maintaining a welcoming and efficient office environment, including coordinating minor in-office events and managing supplies and space planning as needed
- Support engagement initiatives, such as employee appreciation events, ERG events, and seasonal activities
- Track event metrics and costs, analyzing data to assess the impact of events on employee engagement and satisfaction as well as budget
- Prepare post-event reports and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for future events
Who you are:
- 3-5 years of experience in event planning, employee engagement, or a related field, with a focus on corporate or offsite events
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events from concept to execution
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort serving as facilitator or host in large group event sessions, with an ability to inspire excitement and passion among event attendees
- Ability to produce thoughtful event, program, and budget proposals for company leadership
- Experience sourcing and managing external vendors
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for creating memorable employee experiences
- Ability to travel as needed for onsite event coordination
- This is a Brooklyn-based position; must be located in New York or willing to relocate
- Minimum of 3 days in office is expected (actual needs may vary by week)
Even better if you have:
- Experience in a similar role within a tech or fast-paced corporate environment
- Familiarity with virtual and hybrid event platforms
- Experience in workplace management, or workplace management vendors
- Passion for sports and knowledge of the industry is a plus
Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $125,000, plus target equity. The starting base salary will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s skills and experience, among other things.
What we can offer you:
- Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- A $500 home office allowance
- A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
- 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents
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This position may require sports betting licensure based on certain state regulations.
Underdog is an equal opportunity employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of creed, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability status, or any other defining characteristic.
