332 Director Of Events jobs in the United States

Director - Corporate Events

28117 Mooresville, North Carolina Lowe's

Posted 16 days ago

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**Your Impact**
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the development, integration, and management of Lowe's partnerships and corporate events in order to build brand awareness, increase sales, improve organizational alignment. The Director oversees a team that plans and executes events including but not limited to Store Manager Meeting, Vendor Forum, Quarterly Board Meetings, Quarterly and Monthly Officers Meetings, Executive Leadership Offsites and Women's Leadership Summit.
**What You Will Do**
+ Advise and direct C-suite executives to include CEO, EVP's and Board of Directors using both written and verbal communication demonstrating ability to influence decision making
+ Lead a team of event planning professionals with the goals of planning and executing corporate events that align internal and external audiences with company priorities
+ Build event strategy to include meeting purpose, objectives and delivery tactics
+ Develops and manages programs and cross-functional execution of meetings, leveraging Lowe's partnerships, media value add, and business to business relationships
+ Responsible for pre and post event surveys and other measurement tactics to ensure effectiveness
+ Oversee attendee management and registration to include event communications, travel arrangements and attendee preparation
+ Manage vendor RFPs, negotiations and contracting for venues and services
+ Responsible for large-scale event production to include virtual platforms and on-site execution
+ Build complex logistics plans to ensure successful attendee experience
+ Manage multi-million-dollar event budgets. Accurately forecasts and ensures resources are well allocated to deliver program objectives
+ Oversee the relationship and performance of large agency and vendor teams that support the planning and delivery of programs
+ Ensures all contracts and statements of work are completed for every event to mitigate risk and maintain adherence to Lowe's compliance and risk standards
+ Works across all aspects of corporate event planning and execution and across myriad of internal stakeholders and executive leadership, demonstrating command of situation even in most challenging of operating environments
+ Selects and coordinates appropriate venues and services (i.e. registration, signage, meeting apps, etc.) for assigned events by working with travel, hotel, and other event vendors
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree Marketing, Business Administration, Event Planning, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience and 8-10 Years Experience in event planning and logistics
+ Master's Degree Event Planning, Communications, Public Relations or related field or equivalent experience
+ 8-10 Years Experience in project, time and budget management
**Preferred Skills/Education**
+ Experience corporate or retail environment
**About Lowe's**
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
_Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law._
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Director, Events

60290 Chicago, Illinois Crain Communications

Posted 3 days ago

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Description Director of Events, Crain Communications Location: Open (Detroit, NYC, or Remote U.S. Preferred) Department: Events & Experiences Reports to: VP, Corporate Events Position Summary Crain Communications is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Events to lead the evolution of our B2B events portfolio - beginning with the flagship Automotive News brand and scaling across other verticals, including Modern Healthcare, Ad Age, and Pensions & Investments.

This role will be responsible for defining and executing a long-term strategy that enhances audience value, deepens client relationships, and drives revenue growth through best-in-class in-person and virtual event experiences. A major focus will be on customer journey optimization - including registration strategy, Cvent flow design, and seamless onsite/offsite engagement.

This individual will partner across editorial, marketing, sales, and product teams to deliver impactful tentpole events, executive gatherings, and new scalable formats. Ideal candidates bring a mix of strategic thinking, event lifecycle expertise, and a passion for delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Brand Expansion
  • Develop and execute a multi-year events roadmap for Automotive News, with a clear path to scale across additional Crain brands.
  • Identify opportunities to launch new formats (e.g., regional summits, executive dinners, micro-events) aligned to brand and audience goals.
  • Translate editorial and audience insights into compelling event products.
Audience & Customer Experience
  • Design the full attendee journey - from pre-event registration to on-site experience - with a focus on conversion, simplicity, and satisfaction.
  • Oversee registration strategy and execution, including optimization of Cvent builds, ticketing tiers, group pricing, workflows, and reporting.
Event Success & Business Growth
  • Develop long-term strategic plans and roadmaps for event growth across key Crain brands, starting with Automotive News.
  • Identify and test new event formats and audience engagement models (e.g., micro-events, regional summits, hybrid formats).
  • Optimize the registration experience across platforms with a focus on ease, mobile experience, and conversion, including the on-site app experience.
  • Drive pricing strategy and campaign planning to increase audience reach and registration yield. Partner with marketing on deployment.
  • Continuously evaluate event performance and industry trends to inform growth decisions and future planning.
Content & Production Integration
  • Partner with programming teams to ensure content strategy aligns with audience expectations and editorial positioning.
  • Collaborate with technical production teams on stage design, A/V experience, run-of-show flow, and brand presence.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of event operations, vendors, and on-site execution.
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
  • Act as the central cross-functional lead for all Automotive News events, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
  • Oversee direct reports and collaborate with centralized functional teams (registration, sponsorship, operations, tech production).
  • Implement strong planning tools, workflows, and performance reporting to drive accountability and visibility.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of B2B event experience, with a focus on large-scale conferences, summits, and awards programs
  • Proven ability to scale event portfolios across multiple brands or business units
  • Strong expertise in Cvent (registration, build logic, reporting) and attendee experience design
  • Ability to build high-trust relationships with editorial, marketing, and sales leaders
  • Exceptional communication, time management, and project leadership skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with experience managing direct reports and cross-functional initiatives
  • Understanding of event production, show flow, and on-site execution - but not required to lead logistics directly
  • Strong collaboration expected with partner event directors focused on operations and client services.
Preferred
  • Background in B2B media, publishing, or vertical industries such as automotive, healthcare, or marketing
  • Exposure to executive-level programming and audience development strategies
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana) and data platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Google Analytics)

Brand Overview:

Since 1925,Automotive News has been the go-to place for all the news that is happening among automotive retailers, suppliers and manufacturers. Whether it is breaking news sent to a phone, digital editions and web products delivered to a desktop, or stories in the award-winning print edition,Automotive News covers the news everywhere it happens around the world. Breaking news, data, daily newscasts, webinars, conferences and events are just some of the offerings.AutomotiveNews ,Automotive News Europe andAutomotive News China are created locally and are backed by a global team of 50 editors and reporters, as well as a commitment to journalistic excellence.

@Automotive_News

About Crain Communications:

Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com.

Environmental Demands

Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote. Employee work location is subject to change.

  • An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
  • A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
  • A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager's approval, subject to change.
  • Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.

Many positions will also include work done in "the field." Depending on the role, this may include conducting in-person interviews, attending work-related events, meeting with sources or clients. Specifics will be noted in the job posting but are subject to change as a role evolves. Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. Other typical job functions are performed under conditions such as those found in general office work.

Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required. It is the nature of many positions to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for responding to email, meeting with clients, attending work-related events, story development or breaking news. Most employees perform work Monday through Friday, although early-morning, evening or weekend shifts may be required. Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of many Crain jobs and are subject to change.

Physical activities will include frequent in-person or virtual interactions. For most positions, it is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, perform computer-related tasks, and create/maintain documents within filing systems. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing reports and information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. The typical physical requirements are light work-exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Some positions will have additional physical requirements, including exerting up to 50lbs of force to move and/or carry equipment, supplies, files, or other materials as the role requires.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions and meet the environmental and physical demands of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Director, Events

90245 El Segundo, California Crain Communications

Posted 3 days ago

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Description Director of Events, Crain Communications Location: Open (Detroit, NYC, or Remote U.S. Preferred) Department: Events & Experiences Reports to: VP, Corporate Events Position Summary Crain Communications is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Events to lead the evolution of our B2B events portfolio - beginning with the flagship Automotive News brand and scaling across other verticals, including Modern Healthcare, Ad Age, and Pensions & Investments.

This role will be responsible for defining and executing a long-term strategy that enhances audience value, deepens client relationships, and drives revenue growth through best-in-class in-person and virtual event experiences. A major focus will be on customer journey optimization - including registration strategy, Cvent flow design, and seamless onsite/offsite engagement.

This individual will partner across editorial, marketing, sales, and product teams to deliver impactful tentpole events, executive gatherings, and new scalable formats. Ideal candidates bring a mix of strategic thinking, event lifecycle expertise, and a passion for delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Brand Expansion
  • Develop and execute a multi-year events roadmap for Automotive News, with a clear path to scale across additional Crain brands.
  • Identify opportunities to launch new formats (e.g., regional summits, executive dinners, micro-events) aligned to brand and audience goals.
  • Translate editorial and audience insights into compelling event products.
Audience & Customer Experience
  • Design the full attendee journey - from pre-event registration to on-site experience - with a focus on conversion, simplicity, and satisfaction.
  • Oversee registration strategy and execution, including optimization of Cvent builds, ticketing tiers, group pricing, workflows, and reporting.
Event Success & Business Growth
  • Develop long-term strategic plans and roadmaps for event growth across key Crain brands, starting with Automotive News.
  • Identify and test new event formats and audience engagement models (e.g., micro-events, regional summits, hybrid formats).
  • Optimize the registration experience across platforms with a focus on ease, mobile experience, and conversion, including the on-site app experience.
  • Drive pricing strategy and campaign planning to increase audience reach and registration yield. Partner with marketing on deployment.
  • Continuously evaluate event performance and industry trends to inform growth decisions and future planning.
Content & Production Integration
  • Partner with programming teams to ensure content strategy aligns with audience expectations and editorial positioning.
  • Collaborate with technical production teams on stage design, A/V experience, run-of-show flow, and brand presence.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of event operations, vendors, and on-site execution.
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
  • Act as the central cross-functional lead for all Automotive News events, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
  • Oversee direct reports and collaborate with centralized functional teams (registration, sponsorship, operations, tech production).
  • Implement strong planning tools, workflows, and performance reporting to drive accountability and visibility.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of B2B event experience, with a focus on large-scale conferences, summits, and awards programs
  • Proven ability to scale event portfolios across multiple brands or business units
  • Strong expertise in Cvent (registration, build logic, reporting) and attendee experience design
  • Ability to build high-trust relationships with editorial, marketing, and sales leaders
  • Exceptional communication, time management, and project leadership skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with experience managing direct reports and cross-functional initiatives
  • Understanding of event production, show flow, and on-site execution - but not required to lead logistics directly
  • Strong collaboration expected with partner event directors focused on operations and client services.
Preferred
  • Background in B2B media, publishing, or vertical industries such as automotive, healthcare, or marketing
  • Exposure to executive-level programming and audience development strategies
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana) and data platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Google Analytics)

Brand Overview:

Since 1925,Automotive News has been the go-to place for all the news that is happening among automotive retailers, suppliers and manufacturers. Whether it is breaking news sent to a phone, digital editions and web products delivered to a desktop, or stories in the award-winning print edition,Automotive News covers the news everywhere it happens around the world. Breaking news, data, daily newscasts, webinars, conferences and events are just some of the offerings.AutomotiveNews ,Automotive News Europe andAutomotive News China are created locally and are backed by a global team of 50 editors and reporters, as well as a commitment to journalistic excellence.

@Automotive_News

About Crain Communications:

Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com.

Environmental Demands

Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote. Employee work location is subject to change.

  • An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
  • A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
  • A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager's approval, subject to change.
  • Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.

Many positions will also include work done in "the field." Depending on the role, this may include conducting in-person interviews, attending work-related events, meeting with sources or clients. Specifics will be noted in the job posting but are subject to change as a role evolves. Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. Other typical job functions are performed under conditions such as those found in general office work.

Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required. It is the nature of many positions to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for responding to email, meeting with clients, attending work-related events, story development or breaking news. Most employees perform work Monday through Friday, although early-morning, evening or weekend shifts may be required. Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of many Crain jobs and are subject to change.

Physical activities will include frequent in-person or virtual interactions. For most positions, it is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, perform computer-related tasks, and create/maintain documents within filing systems. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing reports and information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. The typical physical requirements are light work-exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Some positions will have additional physical requirements, including exerting up to 50lbs of force to move and/or carry equipment, supplies, files, or other materials as the role requires.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions and meet the environmental and physical demands of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Director, Events & Experiences

60290 Chicago, Illinois Green Thumb Industries INC

Posted 3 days ago

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The Role

The Director of Events & Experiences is a key role at GTI reflected by our growing business and continued focus on bringing our brands to life through experience-driven patient, customer, and industry events. The Events & Experiences team is the single source of procuring, planning and execution for all GTI partnerships across all brands (e.g. beverage, flower, etc.), all in the name of generating impactful brand exposure and recognition.

This role will be an integral part of every major component to GTI's experience-driven events in key national and regional markets. The Director will be the lead point of contact for many partnerships and relationships simultaneously, both internal and external. This role will act as primary decision-maker for the larger-scale events that GTI hosts, such as Bud Ball (multi-markets) and Miracle in Mundelein, which will include managing the planning, processes and SOPs associated with each event, including coordinating with our external partners, regional commercial teams, and GTI's functional teams including Retail Operations, CPG Operations, Creative, Brand and Commercial Marketing. This role will also have the added responsibility of managing the overall pipeline and all events and experiences on a calendar to be shared with GTI leadership on a recurring basis, including actuals-to-budget reporting.

Given varied support available within each region, this role will flex between shepherding events/sponsorships from inception through execution (E.g. Rythm Bud Ball, Miracle at Mundelein, Rythm Artist Series, etc.) and coordination of events/sponsorships that will be executed locally (e.g. local festival sponsorships, RISE 'celebrity' drop-ins, etc.)

The Director will report directly into the VP - Brand Equity, with significant visibility to the CEO and broader Executive Leadership Team. This position requires a solution-focused creative problem solver, brand builder, organization executioner, active thought-provoker, and on-the-ground leader with the experience, excitement, and passion for developing meaningful and impactful customer, patient, and industry event-based experiences and fostering long-term brand partnerships.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic vision for all company-sponsored events and experiential marketing initiatives, aligned with brand goals and industry trends.
  • Lead and manage the in-house Events & Experiences team, fostering a creative and collaborative environment.
  • Build and manage a national event and experiences calendar across markets, ensuring a robust cadence of activities across markets to build our brands and customer engagement
  • Communicate and push calendar notifications to cross-functional department leaders and teams (Sales, Brand, Procurement, etc.) so everyone stays fully aligned
  • Oversee large-scale event planning from inception through execution in market for Bud Balls, Miracle at Mundelein, and other large-scale events, inclusive of overall event vision, timeline development, checklist execution, vendor coordination, partnership agreements, asset/swag ordering, and tactical execution of all activities to bring the event to life
    • Partner with regional teams to assess and coordinate with local support available
    • Supervise run of show and delegate appropriate tasks within and outside the team
    • Lead post mortem on events to deliver feedback to senior leadership that will be the key to optimizing this experimental team's role and function

  • Create event and program budgets to maximize impact and reach of spend, while closely tracking and monitoring financials to allow for robust after-action reviews to assess ROI. Must be able to adjust budgets in real-time to compensate for constantly changing business goals and brand portfolio focus areas.
  • Partner with CPG Brand and Retail Marketing teams to align on needed assets, POS, and any merch/giveaway items, ensuring that brand team-led creative briefing is aligned to objectives
  • Support event executions live and in person, including travel that may occasionally be short notice, as needed
  • Collaborate with Commercial General Managers (CGMs) and Regional Marketing Managers from each market to identify priorities, opportunities, and areas of national support
  • Collaborate with centralized teams (such as Retail Operations, CPG Operations, Creative and Brand Marketing) to adjust calendar on the fly for various timing requirements and needs from each function
  • Analyze event performance metrics, attendee feedback, and industry data to improve future initiatives and maximize ROI
  • Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, influencers, and vendors to enhance event opportunities and brand visibility
    • Oversee influencer outreach initiatives, creating ongoing relationships with key brand partner talent

  • Serve as a central coordination point for external partners by leading communications with partners, developing timelines, and providing updates to ensure external and internal teams remain aligned
  • Constantly be on the lookout for events and cultural moments in key markets for potential
  • Identify and assess event venues for potential opportunities to represent our brands as part of new experience-driven partnerships and sponsorships
  • Partner with Creative team for all content planning and coordination, as well as publishing direction and timelines for social media distribution
    • Be lead communicator and collaborator with external fabricators, including leading the design briefs and scope of work

  • Lead consumer event on-site sales initiatives, coordinating with hemp operations and DTC teams


Qualifications
  • A high integrity individual who understands that working in the Cannabis industry comes with greater scrutiny and therefore requires a higher level of compliance with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years' experience in a events and experiential marketing
  • Ability to lead and train a full team, including a wide array of part-time field ambassadors, in a typically high-turnover market.
  • Strong organization planning & project management skills, including ability to consistently communicate project details and adjustments to multiple partners at once
  • Passion for customer service and belief in the power of events to build our brands and engage our patients, customers, and trade partners
  • Track record of developing, planning, and executing impactful small through large-scale events
  • A thorough understanding of consumer and trade marketing strategies and experience developing and adapting programs to fit local needs
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively and connect high-level strategic objectives to tactical program and event needs
  • Knowledge of local on- and off-premise cannabis market, including local laws and statutes
  • Strong budget management skills with previous budget management and oversight experience
  • Ability to gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of target consumer and market trends
  • Compliance with all standard safety requirements and guidelines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
  • Strong communication skills - written and verbal
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense, and resourcefulness
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
  • Possesses a high level of critical thinking
  • Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
  • Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb.
  • Ability to travel out of market overnight multiple times throughout the year, up to 30%

Additional Requirements
  • Must passany and allrequired background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range $130,000—$155,000 USD
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Director, Events & Experiences

60290 Chicago, Illinois GreenThumb

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Description

The Role

The Director of Events & Experiences is a key role at GTI reflected by our growing business and continued focus on bringing our brands to life through experience-driven patient, customer, and industry events. The Events & Experiences team is the single source of procuring, planning and execution for all GTI partnerships across all brands (e.g. beverage, flower, etc.), all in the name of generating impactful brand exposure and recognition.

This role will be an integral part of every major component to GTI's experience-driven events in key national and regional markets. The Director will be the lead point of contact for many partnerships and relationships simultaneously, both internal and external. This role will act as primary decision-maker for the larger-scale events that GTI hosts, such as Bud Ball (multi-markets) and Miracle in Mundelein, which will include managing the planning, processes and SOPs associated with each event, including coordinating with our external partners, regional commercial teams, and GTI's functional teams including Retail Operations, CPG Operations, Creative, Brand and Commercial Marketing. This role will also have the added responsibility of managing the overall pipeline and all events and experiences on a calendar to be shared with GTI leadership on a recurring basis, including actuals-to-budget reporting.

Given varied support available within each region, this role will flex between shepherding events/sponsorships from inception through execution (E.g. Rythm Bud Ball, Miracle at Mundelein, Rythm Artist Series, etc.) and coordination of events/sponsorships that will be executed locally (e.g. local festival sponsorships, RISE 'celebrity' drop-ins, etc.)

The Director will report directly into the VP - Brand Equity, with significant visibility to the CEO and broader Executive Leadership Team. This position requires a solution-focused creative problem solver, brand builder, organization executioner, active thought-provoker, and on-the-ground leader with the experience, excitement, and passion for developing meaningful and impactful customer, patient, and industry event-based experiences and fostering long-term brand partnerships.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic vision for all company-sponsored events and experiential marketing initiatives, aligned with brand goals and industry trends.
  • Lead and manage the in-house Events & Experiences team, fostering a creative and collaborative environment.
  • Build and manage a national event and experiences calendar across markets, ensuring a robust cadence of activities across markets to build our brands and customer engagement
  • Communicate and push calendar notifications to cross-functional department leaders and teams (Sales, Brand, Procurement, etc.) so everyone stays fully aligned
  • Oversee large-scale event planning from inception through execution in market for Bud Balls, Miracle at Mundelein, and other large-scale events, inclusive of overall event vision, timeline development, checklist execution, vendor coordination, partnership agreements, asset/swag ordering, and tactical execution of all activities to bring the event to life
    • Partner with regional teams to assess and coordinate with local support available
    • Supervise run of show and delegate appropriate tasks within and outside the team
    • Lead post mortem on events to deliver feedback to senior leadership that will be the key to optimizing this experimental team's role and function
  • Create event and program budgets to maximize impact and reach of spend, while closely tracking and monitoring financials to allow for robust after-action reviews to assess ROI. Must be able to adjust budgets in real-time to compensate for constantly changing business goals and brand portfolio focus areas.
  • Partner with CPG Brand and Retail Marketing teams to align on needed assets, POS, and any merch/giveaway items, ensuring that brand team-led creative briefing is aligned to objectives
  • Support event executions live and in person, including travel that may occasionally be short notice, as needed
  • Collaborate with Commercial General Managers (CGMs) and Regional Marketing Managers from each market to identify priorities, opportunities, and areas of national support
  • Collaborate with centralized teams (such as Retail Operations, CPG Operations, Creative and Brand Marketing) to adjust calendar on the fly for various timing requirements and needs from each function
  • Analyze event performance metrics, attendee feedback, and industry data to improve future initiatives and maximize ROI
  • Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, influencers, and vendors to enhance event opportunities and brand visibility
    • Oversee influencer outreach initiatives, creating ongoing relationships with key brand partner talent
  • Serve as a central coordination point for external partners by leading communications with partners, developing timelines, and providing updates to ensure external and internal teams remain aligned
  • Constantly be on the lookout for events and cultural moments in key markets for potential
  • Identify and assess event venues for potential opportunities to represent our brands as part of new experience-driven partnerships and sponsorships
  • Partner with Creative team for all content planning and coordination, as well as publishing direction and timelines for social media distribution
    • Be lead communicator and collaborator with external fabricators, including leading the design briefs and scope of work
  • Lead consumer event on-site sales initiatives, coordinating with hemp operations and DTC teams
Qualifications
  • A high integrity individual who understands that working in the Cannabis industry comes with greater scrutiny and therefore requires a higher level of compliance with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years' experience in a events and experiential marketing
  • Ability to lead and train a full team, including a wide array of part-time field ambassadors, in a typically high-turnover market.
  • Strong organization planning & project management skills, including ability to consistently communicate project details and adjustments to multiple partners at once
  • Passion for customer service and belief in the power of events to build our brands and engage our patients, customers, and trade partners
  • Track record of developing, planning, and executing impactful small through large-scale events
  • A thorough understanding of consumer and trade marketing strategies and experience developing and adapting programs to fit local needs
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively and connect high-level strategic objectives to tactical program and event needs
  • Knowledge of local on- and off-premise cannabis market, including local laws and statutes
  • Strong budget management skills with previous budget management and oversight experience
  • Ability to gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of target consumer and market trends
  • Compliance with all standard safety requirements and guidelines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
  • Strong communication skills - written and verbal
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense, and resourcefulness
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
  • Possesses a high level of critical thinking
  • Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
  • Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb.
  • Ability to travel out of market overnight multiple times throughout the year, up to 30%
Additional Requirements
  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry


The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

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Associate Director, Events & Meetings

90079 Los Angeles, California KPMG

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Events & Meetings to join our Events and Meetings organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as strategic business partner, working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure successful oversight and delivery of meetings, events and learning programs that leverage innovation, technology and branding to anticipate needs and create exceptional participant experience; implement a client-oriented approach, ensuring success in end-to-end meeting delivery while effectively supporting business objectives
  • Accountable for overall program management of assigned events, integrating and leading a team of Events and Meetings professionals who are responsible for executing client-facing and internal programs; oversee the development and execution of project timelines, budget approval process, program design, agenda curation, contracting off-site events, on-site logistics and meeting collaterals
  • Establish performance goals, provide feedback and guidance to counselees on an on-going basis regarding job performance, career development, and matching capabilities with potential development opportunities; onboard and integrate new team members, focusing on inclusivity, to inspire and bring team members and their ideas together; engage regularly with counselees and those they work with to help them continuously improve and foster an environment that motivates others to perform at peak levels of achievement
  • Work to increase counselees' engagement, job satisfaction, and pride; act as a role model for doing the right things, display high personal integrity, poise in complex situations, exemplary leadership, and embody behaviors consistent with the firm's values
  • Lead and manage by overseeing planning efforts, cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful execution of high-profile, complex initiatives. Enhance the firm's meetings and events by delivering differentiated experiences
  • Uphold firm's values and ethical standards to maintain integrity, compliance, risk management and independence in vendor and supplier relationships ensuring team members do the same; act as point of escalation for risk items to raise awareness and help resolve sensitive complex issues. Use data to develop insights that inform and guide recommendations and delivery for team professional development opportunities, strategic process evaluation, and tool/resource development
Qualifications:
  • Minimum eight years of recent experience in events and meeting strategy and planning, preferably within a professional services firm
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or eight years relevant work experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Cvent experience preferred; CMP or CMM certification is preferred
  • Proven track record in developing key stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor; up-to-date in the current industry trends and able to apply key components of event design
  • Experience as an impactful people leader; ability to lead, mentor and develop high performing team members; skilled in fostering a collaborative work environment, setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, driving employee engagement to achieve organizational objectives and supporting professional growth; ability to lead by example, be value-driven in interactions and use strong professional judgement to resolve issues
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; Capability to set goals and participate in strategic initiatives for a team and foster the development of high-performance teams and interface with all levels of the organization; be able to participate in development of resource plans and structures and influence organizational priorities
  • Ability to travel up to thirty percent annually

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:


California Salary Range: $ - $
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Associate Director, Events & Meetings

94199 San Francisco, California KPMG

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Job Description

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Events & Meetings to join our Events and Meetings organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as strategic business partner, working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure successful oversight and delivery of meetings, events and learning programs that leverage innovation, technology and branding to anticipate needs and create exceptional participant experience; implement a client-oriented approach, ensuring success in end-to-end meeting delivery while effectively supporting business objectives
  • Accountable for overall program management of assigned events, integrating and leading a team of Events and Meetings professionals who are responsible for executing client-facing and internal programs; oversee the development and execution of project timelines, budget approval process, program design, agenda curation, contracting off-site events, on-site logistics and meeting collaterals
  • Establish performance goals, provide feedback and guidance to counselees on an on-going basis regarding job performance, career development, and matching capabilities with potential development opportunities; onboard and integrate new team members, focusing on inclusivity, to inspire and bring team members and their ideas together; engage regularly with counselees and those they work with to help them continuously improve and foster an environment that motivates others to perform at peak levels of achievement
  • Work to increase counselees' engagement, job satisfaction, and pride; act as a role model for doing the right things, display high personal integrity, poise in complex situations, exemplary leadership, and embody behaviors consistent with the firm's values
  • Lead and manage by overseeing planning efforts, cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful execution of high-profile, complex initiatives. Enhance the firm's meetings and events by delivering differentiated experiences
  • Uphold firm's values and ethical standards to maintain integrity, compliance, risk management and independence in vendor and supplier relationships ensuring team members do the same; act as point of escalation for risk items to raise awareness and help resolve sensitive complex issues. Use data to develop insights that inform and guide recommendations and delivery for team professional development opportunities, strategic process evaluation, and tool/resource development
Qualifications:
  • Minimum eight years of recent experience in events and meeting strategy and planning, preferably within a professional services firm
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or eight years relevant work experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Cvent experience preferred; CMP or CMM certification is preferred
  • Proven track record in developing key stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor; up-to-date in the current industry trends and able to apply key components of event design
  • Experience as an impactful people leader; ability to lead, mentor and develop high performing team members; skilled in fostering a collaborative work environment, setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, driving employee engagement to achieve organizational objectives and supporting professional growth; ability to lead by example, be value-driven in interactions and use strong professional judgement to resolve issues
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; Capability to set goals and participate in strategic initiatives for a team and foster the development of high-performance teams and interface with all levels of the organization; be able to participate in development of resource plans and structures and influence organizational priorities
  • Ability to travel up to thirty percent annually

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:


California Salary Range: $ - $
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Creative Director - Events (Remote)

10176 New York, New York Cella Inc

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Location: New York, New YorkJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $65 - 70 per hourWe are seeking an experienced Creative Director to join our team and drive the vision for our experiential events. This pivotal leadership role focuses on the concepting and development of marketing ideas for large signature events, brand activations, and custom campaigns. If you have a passion for creating impactful, live experiences and want to lead a dynamic creative team, we encourage you to apply.Responsibilities:
Lead and develop creative ideas for experiential events, branded activations, and select sponsorships.
Set and implement the creative strategy, direction, and vision for high-level projects and events, ensuring the maintenance of creative quality and consistency in our approach.
Lead creative strategy sessions to develop the story and multifaceted concepts that align with core business objectives.
Translate client objectives into clear strategies by crafting compelling messages, stories, and concepts for each event.
Proactively pitch work with creative thinking, research and visual storytelling.
Guide the team in creating forward-thinking creative strategies, briefs, and storyboards that align with current event trends.
Facilitate creative brainstorming sessions, introducing innovative perspectives to continually elevate our brand and event experiences.
Mentor and coach team members in their creative development.
Collaborate with management team to identify, develop, and promote team skills and services.
Drive creative quality and consistency across experiential event support.
Look for new opportunities to drive innovation and bring new ways of thinking.
Qualifications:
Strong creative, digital and event portfolio demonstrating strategic ideas and visual storytelling across varying experiential touchpoints in a B2B environment.
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design or related creative discipline or equivalent experience.
Eight-plus years of event experience as a Creative Director or experience as a CD in a full-service event agency.
Comprehensive knowledge in event and creative industry practices, digital trends, innovation and technology.
Advanced creative conceptual design skills with ability to critique colleagues' concepts.
Ability to concept and develop outstanding creative with the teams, sell it to clients, and adapt at every step along the way.
Strong experience pitching concepts/ big ideas clearly and strategic intent with the ability to simplify business complexities.
Strong influencer, collaborator and consensus builder with excellent client relationship-building and teaming skills.
Experience mentoring and developing designers, in a virtual environment, in conceptual and presentation skills and providing critiques and constructive written feedback for growth and development.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a creative team, delegate and team effectively.
Passion for continuous learning, keeping current with design trends and effectively sharing knowledge.
Superb communication and presentation skills, active listening and diplomacy when working with team members and business partners.
Agility in a fast-paced environment while producing quality work in high-pressure situations.
Advanced knowledge with graphics software tools including Adobe Creative Suite/Workfront, proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams working in both a PC and Mac environment.
Able to travel onsite to support events.
JOBID: #LI-CELLA#LI-MM10#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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Director of Events

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02298 Boston, Massachusetts Engage Partners Inc.

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We are hiring a Director of Events – Development (Boston, MA | Hybrid)

We’re seeking an experienced leader to oversee the strategy and execution of high-impact fundraising events. This role will collaborate with Development leadership, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders to create exceptional donor experiences, drive revenue, and shape the future of our events program.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead strategic planning and execution of fundraising and donor engagement events
  • Partner with internal teams, committees, and volunteers to meet revenue and engagement goals
  • Cultivate and steward event donors, while supporting leadership engagement strategies
  • Mentor and manage a team of event professionals, consultants, and contractors
  • Deliver seamless, high-quality guest experiences from planning through execution

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 10+ years of non-profit event management (8+ in leadership roles)
  • Fundraising experience in complex organizations (healthcare, higher ed, or similar)
  • Proven ability to drive event revenue and manage cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication, organizational skills, and executive presence
  • Proficiency with fundraising/event software (Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Whova, etc.)
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Director of Events

94199 San Francisco, California YMCA of San Francisco

Posted 1 day ago

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Careers by Empowering Futures, Building Communities

Imagine going to work each day knowing that your efforts positively impact individuals and communities. As a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job-we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

Our Organizational Culture

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be , Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage , we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility , allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative , as we respond to community needs through strong partnerships. Above all, we embody Dignity & Empathy , treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

Position Summary

The Director of Events is a key leader in advancing the YMCA of San Francisco's philanthropic and community engagement goals. This role provides strategic direction and execution for association-wide fundraising and mission-driven events. The Director develops and implements event strategies that generate significant philanthropic revenue, deepen community relationships, and elevate the YMCA's visibility across the Bay Area. By centralizing and professionalizing event planning, this position ensures alignment with organizational goals, effective resource use, and consistent high-quality experiences that support the YMCA's mission and 2030 Vision.

Job Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Leadership
  • Design and lead a comprehensive event strategy for fundraising and mission-focused events across all branches.
  • Establish event goals and return-on-investment (ROI) measures, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Elevate the YMCA's events brand to reinforce mission, community engagement, and organizational visibility.
  • Partner with Advancement leadership on forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement of event effectiveness.
Event Planning & Execution
  • Serve as project manager for fundraising events ($25,000+ revenue level) and association-wide gatherings.
  • Lead logistics, scheduling, vendor coordination, budgeting, and post-event evaluation.
  • Collaborate with branch leaders, volunteers, board members, and staff to deliver high-quality events.
  • Ensure risk management, legal compliance, and financial accuracy in all event operations.
  • Oversee event calendars, timelines, and key milestones to support seamless execution.
  • In partnership and collaboration with fellow advancement and revenue-generating staff, set and meet organization-wide event fundraising goals.
  • Increase number of major gifts, sponsorships, and average gift size through strong event execution, engagement, and program showcase.
  • Increase donor and stakeholder sense of connection and satisfaction around their engagement and support of the Y.
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
  • Cultivate and steward event sponsors, donors, and community partners through relationship-building and professional communications.
  • Create innovative opportunities for showcasing program impact and engaging attendees with the YMCA's mission.
  • Ensure accurate donor recognition and reporting in collaboration with Advancement staff.
Collaboration & Communications
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications to develop and distribute event promotions, invitations, and impact stories.
  • Provide consultation and coaching to staff and volunteers on best practices in event planning and execution.
  • Serve as liaison to Finance, Risk & Legal, and other internal departments to ensure compliance and streamlined processes.
Operational Excellence
  • Monitor event budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective resource allocation.
  • Maintain accurate event records, data tracking, and reporting for staff and boards.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and increase long-term impact.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Participate in professional development and team-building opportunities.
  • Complete required trainings and certifications, including YMCA safety protocols and First Aid/CPR/AED.
  • Contribute to organizational culture by modeling YMCA values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
  • Support program learning and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience managing event planning, logistics, and execution.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Effective communicator with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and work collaboratively with volunteers, executives, and staff at all levels.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with event/project management tools.
  • Commitment to the YMCA mission, values, and equity principles.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends as required for events.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • All employees working with the YMCA have supervisory responsibility for minors. Fingerprinting and background checks are required prior to the first day of work, in accordance with YMCA policy and applicable laws
Disclaimers
  • Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
  • All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
  • This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
  • Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
Salary Description

The Director of Events position offers a compensation range of $6,000- 90,00 per year. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience managing event planning, logistics, and execution.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Effective communicator with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and work collaboratively with volunteers, executives, and staff at all levels.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with event/project management tools.
  • Commitment to the YMCA mission, values, and equity principles.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends as required for events.
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