Culture and Events Specialist

About the opportunity

Figment is seeking a Culture and Events Specialist to foster company culture and drive internal communications in a distributed team environment⁠. This role encompasses:

• Event planning and execution, including company offsites and team building activities⁠⁠
• Development and implementation of culture initiatives and programs aligned with company values⁠⁠
• Management of bi-weekly All Hands meetings and internal communications channels⁠⁠
• Support for special projects across PeopleOps, Talent, and Chief of Staff functions⁠⁠
• The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, event planning experience, and proficiency with collaboration tools⁠.

How you will make an impact

This role directly influences company culture, team engagement, and internal communications, contributing to employee satisfaction and organizational cohesion across all departments and locations:

Event Planning and Management

• Lead the planning and execution of company offsites and team events
• Manage event logistics including venue selection, scheduling, and vendor coordination
• Create engaging virtual and in-person team building activities
• Develop and maintain event budgets

Culture Initiatives

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement company culture strategies
• Design and execute cultural programs that align with company values
• Create opportunities for team building and cross-departmental collaboration

Special Projects Support

• Assist with special initiatives across PeopleOps, Talent, and Chief of Staff functions
• Provide backup support for critical operational tasks when needed
• Contribute to strategic projects that enhance company operations and culture

All Hands Meeting Management

• Lead the coordination and management of bi-weekly All Hands meetings
• Proactively reach out to the #all-hands-agenda Slack channel to gather presentation requests
• Work closely with leadership to structure and maintain meeting agendas
• Ensure proper documentation and follow-up of meeting items

Internal Communications

• Manage and maintain the #milestones Slack channel
• Schedule and coordinate weekly announcements for birthdays, work anniversaries, and company events
• Create and maintain engagement through various communication channels

Who you are

• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
• Proficient with collaboration tools such as Slack, Notion, and Google Workspace
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in event planning and coordination
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proven track record of building and maintaining professional relationships

Technologies we use

Notion, HR Software, Vendor Management, Google Workspace, Excel 

Teams you’ll collaborate with most often

In addition to collaborating with other People team members, this role will also collaborate with leadership across the company.

Why you might be excited about us

At Figment, we offer an exciting range of competitive benefits designed to support and empower every member of our team:

• 100% remote-first environment. Our flagship office is in Toronto, Canada. We also have additional co-working spaces in New York, Montreal, London, and Singapore. That means if you want to do your things in the office (if you’re near one), at home, or a bit of both, it’s up to you.
• 4 weeks of PTO that kick in day one, with an additional 1 week of flex days.
• Extended company-paid health benefits that kick in day one.
• Best in class parental leave and flexible arrangements.
• A home office stipend to create a space that you enjoy working in.
• Monthly Wifi reimbursement.
• A yearly Learning & Development budget.
• 401K (US) or RRSP match (Canada).
• Stock Options in the company.
• A competitive bonus (based on company performance) that is distributed bi-annually - we believe that the company’s success should be shared with our employees often
  • For roles listed within the Sales Department, there is instead a competitive commissions structure which will be outlined during your first interview with Figment
• Annual onsite company gatherings and retreats to inspire team bonding, collaboration, and fun!

Other reasons you may love working at Figment

• We are a team of under 200 members, which allows for an impactful contribution from day one.
• We place a strong focus on personal career development to shape a role that fits your goals and interests. Your satisfaction and well-being matter to us, and we’re here to support your ongoing growth.
• Our culture is one of honesty, professionalism and risk taking in a high-growth environment.
• Our team members themselves recommend working at Figment - with an eNPS score of 54 (which is ranked as ‘great’!).
• We are also extremely proud of ranking as one of the top Web3 employers by Talent Titans.

Compensation

One of Figment’s core principles is “Making the Invisible Visible” - ensuring transparency and information sharing in all communication. Figment is committed to transparency regarding pay, benefits, and other compensation types for all internal roles as well as all roles being hired for.

Base Salary: The CAD base salary range for this position is CAD $70,000 - $90,000. The US base salary range for this position is USD $70,000 - $90,000. This range reflects base salary only, and does not include additional compensation or benefits. For candidates in other countries, the pay range will be disclosed upon your first interview with Figment (being a globally remote company, the list of salary ranges would simply be too long to note here!). The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum range for a new hire across all Canada or the US. A candidate’s specific pay within the range will be determined by various factors including job-related skills, relevant education, and training.

Interview process

At Figment, we try to go above and beyond in making sure that you have the best possible experience interviewing with us. We strive for a smooth, organized, and informative process.

• During your first Recruiter Call, you will be provided with more information about Figment, the position and what to expect for the rest of the interview process. Please be prepared to discuss why you are interested in joining Figment and what excites you about the position and company.
• As we go through the process, we work to make sure that you hear back from us in a timely fashion. If we decide at any point that we’re unfortunately not moving forward, we will give you feedback on why it was not a fit.
• We aim for the entire process to take around 2-3 weeks from initial screen to offer. There can be exceptions on either side of the bell curve here, but as a rule, that’s the time-frame you can expect.