Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and
has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in
almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that
make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.The Community
You Will Join: 
The Gathering Programs Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery and adaptation of
regional Gathering & Culture programs, ensuring they support business priorities and drive
meaningful connection across markets.
The Difference You Will Make:
This role translates global strategy into regional execution—owning programs and driving
consistency and impact across locations. The individual is a strong program manager who can
handle complexity, operate with autonomy, and influence stakeholders.
A Typical Day: 
Core Program Ownership

Own delivery of Host Check-In (2-day program) across EMEA, APAC, and/or AMER, ensuring
consistency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Lead New Hire Connection programs in-region, adapting central strategy to market needs and
ensuring high-quality delivery.
Own New Hire Connection for Global Ops (Dublin, Montreal and India), coordinating
cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring alignment with business needs.
Drive execution of Tech moments (Hackathons, Tech Days, AI Excellence Days) for key tech
audiences (Seattle, NYC, Bengaluru, Beijing), ensuring relevance and strong participant
experience.

Regional Adaptation & Program Management

Adapt global Gathering & Culture strategy to local market context.
Manage end-to-end delivery of programs across multiple markets.
Ensure consistency of experience while allowing for cultural nuance.

Tier 1 Event Ownership

Act as primary owner for Tier 1 events in-region:

Lead co-design with stakeholders
Drive pre-production and execution
Ensure events are tailored to local team needs and business priorities
Identify risks and ensure high-quality delivery.
Support planning and delivery of large and strategic offsites, managing key workstreams and
ensuring alignment with objectives.


Regional Partnership & Strategy Input

Partner closely with Talent, OD&D, Communications, and business leaders.
Partner with leaders to identify and design local gathering strategies and connection
touchpoints that support priority markets.
Contribute insights from the region to improve global programs (Releases, Year End
Celebration..).

Executive Engagement & Visits

Partner with global and local stakeholders to design and deliver E-team/VP visits.
Ensure experiences are intentional, locally relevant, and aligned with business goals.

Budget & Operations

Manage budgets for assigned programs and events.
Track performance metrics and program outcomes.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, impact, and scalability

Your Expertise:

6–9+ years in program management, events, or employee experience
Strong program ownership and execution skills
Experience working across markets  and managing complexity
Solid stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to operate with autonomy and adapt to ambiguity
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Your Location:
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant will need to be based in New York
City or Los Angeles to be able to conduct their work with flexibility for occasional
evenings or weekends in support of events and gatherings. Currently, employees can not be
located in: Alaska, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Alabama,
Mississippi, Oklahoma, Delaware And Rhode Island. This list is continuously being updated,
please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.  If your
position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you
are eligible to work from. 
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas
foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop
the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are
a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an
application, please contact us at: [email protected]. Please include your
full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with
the recruiting process. 
We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from
being able to complete our online application.How We'll Take Care of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many
factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market
demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role
may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.  Pay
Range$132,000—$154,000 USD