# Event Producer - Recruiting, R&D

**Company:** [Cognition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cognition)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Community
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Event Planning, Program Management, Community Building, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Event Logistics, Recruiting Events, ROI Analysis, Project Management, Organizational Skills
**Posted:** 2026-08-18

> Plans and executes recruiting, conference, and internal events while supporting talent operations for the R&D recruiting team. The role requires 2–4 years of event or program planning experience, strong organization, creativity, and operational execution.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and run recruiting events, including candidate dinners, conferences, and pop-up activations.
- Source creative venues and coordinate event experiences.
- Partner with leadership and Employee Experience to create thoughtful events and programs.
- Represent Cognition and help recruit top talent at events.
- Track budgets, event spend, ROI, and feedback.
- Coordinate vendors and logistics across multiple events and initiatives.
- Continuously improve event and program operations as the company grows.

## Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience planning events, programs, or community initiatives.
- Creative and operationally strong, with the ability to develop ideas and execute them effectively.
- Enjoys bringing people together and creating meaningful shared experiences.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

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