AMER Gathering Programs Manager

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