Event Security Program Coordinator

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Anthropic's Global Safety, Intelligence, and Security (GSIS) team, the Event Security Program Coordinator will establish and manage comprehensive security operations for our rapidly expanding global events program. This role offers the unique opportunity to build event security capabilities from the ground up for a leading AI company, developing standardized protocols for external conferences, internal company gatherings, executive briefings, and international events across multiple countries. You'll serve as the dedicated expert coordinating all aspects of event security, from pre-event threat assessments and venue coordination to emergency response planning and event travel risk management. This position directly enables Anthropic's critical revenue-generating and culture-building functions while protecting our employees, guests, and intellectual property during public gatherings that face the unique security challenges of a high-profile AI research company.

Requirements

Have 8+ years of progressive experience in event security operations, with demonstrated expertise in planning and executing security for large-scale corporate events or conferences
Experience conducting threat assessments and developing comprehensive security plans for events across multiple locations or international venues
Strong background in coordinating with venue security teams, law enforcement, and emergency services to establish response protocols and communication procedures
Proven track record building effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders including Marketing teams, executive leadership, and external security partners
Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent events while maintaining focus on long-term program development
Understanding of event security technology systems, emergency response procedures, and industry best practices for protecting high-profile gatherings
Comfortable working flexible hours to support international events across multiple time zones
Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco
We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in technology company event security or managing security programs for high-profile corporate environments
Professional security certifications such as CPP, PSP, or relevant event security credentials
Experience with international event coordination and travel risk management
Background in crisis management and emergency response training program development
Understanding of unique security considerations for AI companies, including industrial espionage mitigation and intellectual property protection at public events

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive security plans for all Anthropic events across international locations, including threat assessments, venue coordination, and emergency response protocols
Establish standardized security protocols adaptable to different jurisdictions, event types, and cultural contexts while integrating with existing GSIS infrastructure
Coordinate with venue security teams, local law enforcement, and regional security providers globally to establish communication protocols and response procedures
Conduct pre-event threat assessments considering attendee risk profiles, competitor intelligence, industrial espionage threats, and regional security considerations
Manage travel risk for event attendees, leading pre-event security briefings and coordinating with travel partners to ensure travelers have access to appropriate resources and emergency support
Develop location-specific emergency response protocols and coordinate with cross functional teams for event-related incident management across multiple jurisdictions
Design security awareness training for event teams, create resilience exercises for crisis scenarios, and establish security briefing protocols
Coordinate with GSOC for real-time threat monitoring during events and ensure seamless integration between event operations and broader security infrastructure
Identify and coordinate to address travel safety and security considerations associated with events