Director, Events and Activations
Director of events job in Arlington, VA
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America's boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country's biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.
Stand Together is harnessing the power of music, sports, and entertainment to drive positive social change, and you can play a key role in making it happen. As Director, Events and Activations on our events team, you'll lead a team to develop and execute high-impact event strategies and activations across key partnerships. We're looking for a strategic leader with strong communication and project management skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to deliver memorable experiences that drive awareness and engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven, entrepreneurial leader who can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.How You Will Contribute
Lead event strategy across our Music, Sports, and Entertainment portfolio, ensuring that event opportunities align towards larger, long-term objectives.
Lead the planning and execution of a portfolio of activation opportunities, including timeline and vendor management, onsite setup and breakdown, and ensuring smooth, vision-aligned execution.
Manage event workflows from inception to completion, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
Introduce and implement new ideas and industry best practices to elevate event impact.
Oversee event budgets and analyze return on investment (ROI) to optimize spending.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute future event and activation opportunities.
Source and manage production companies, agencies, and vendors to deliver events aligned with Stand Together's vision and social impact goals.
Measure event performance against key metrics and apply insights to improve future activations.
Domestic travel (30-40%), including evenings and weekends.
What You Will Bring
8-10+ years of event and production experience, including experiential and brand events.
5+ years of experience managing a team.
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
Experience with B2C and B2B event strategies, including trends, influencers, and partnerships.
Proven track record of creating events and activations with measurable outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a complex, matrixed organization with a collaborative mindset.
Strong communication skills and poise under pressure.
High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
What We Offer
Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Location Requirement: This role is based in-person at our Arlington, VA headquarters. Only candidates who are able to work onsite will be considered.
Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM ), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.
Auto-ApplyDirector, Financial Aid Events Planning
Remote director of events job
College Board - Higher Ed Membership and Access
Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).
Role Type: full-time position
About the Team
The Financial Aid Engagement team is composed of six professionals with deep expertise in financial aid, project management, and analytics. The team is collaborative, mission-aligned, and structured to empower each member to lead priority initiatives.
Financial Aid Programs and Services is a unit within the Higher Education Member and Access (HMA) division. The HMA division advances College Board as a global Membership organization of over 6,000 members through three critical areas of work: 1) strategy and operations of a multifaceted governance structure that attracts the profession's best and brightest and offers inspired volunteer leadership opportunities and experiences for members to engage in College Board's work; 2) ensuring that College Board continues to meet the needs of higher education stakeholders and that the higher education community accepts, values, and adopts College Board tools, resources, and assessments in service of our mission; and 3) supporting higher education members and students with innovative financial aid programs designed to deliver access, affordability, equity, and efficiency. Financial Aid Programs and Services manages and delivers a suite of financial aid products (PowerFAIDS, CSS Profile, Institutional Methodology, Net Price Calculator, IDOC, and Institutional Need Analysis System) that support students in the financial aid application process and institutions in the administration of financial aid. Built by financial aid professionals for financial aid professionals, our integrated tools help institutions develop equitable, effective, and efficient financial aid programs.
About the Opportunity
The Director, Financial Aid Events Planning is a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing high impact convenings that elevate College Board's financial aid mission. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on event delivery, ensuring an exceptional experience for members, partners, and stakeholders. The Director of Financial Aid Events Planning is an integral member of the Financial Aid Engagement and Sales team, part of College Board's Financial Aid Programs and Services which creates and supports all of College Board's financial aid products. The director is responsible for leading and managing the successful planning and execution of on-site, off-site, and virtual professional development and training events for our members and customers. In this role you'll manage planning logistics including gathering and assessing event needs, site and software evaluation/selection, contract review, budget oversight, vendor management, and registration. This is an opportunity to join a mission-based organization and make a significant contribution to educational access, advocacy, and financial aid. This position reports to the Executive Director of Financial Engagement and Services.
In this role, you will:
Strategic Events Planning and Execution (50%)
Lead the long-range strategy and vision for financial aid professional convenings to advance College Board's mission, strengthen product retention, and drive engagement.
Lead end-to-end planning and project management for professional development events, including virtual webinars, national conferences, regional sessions, and institutional training.
In partnership with Director of Financial Aid Marketing and Communications, co-lead conference design and positioning, including defining event goals, content strategy, format, and attendee experience.
Manage event logistics including vendor selection and management, content development, contracts, onsite support, registration, and audiovisual, committee/speaker travel, and hotel room blocks.
Identify and execute strategies and new best practices that result in measurable growth of event engagement, customer satisfaction, and conversion.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage speaker engagement, session proposals, content development, outreach, scheduling, content alignment, and preparation to ensure a cohesive and impactful event experience.
Provide travel support for advisory committees including managing rooming lists, airfare, and reimbursements.
Drive strategy aimed at streamlining event planning processes and improving the end-to-end attendee experience.
Oversee site selection and virtual platform setup; manage vendor and venue coordination, registration, day-of execution, and travel support for committee members, presenters, and staff.
Draft and maintain run-of-show documents, production timelines, and internal staffing plans to ensure flawless delivery.
Own accountability for meeting event KPIs such as NPS, registration growth, and revenue targets.
Serve as a thought partner to product and marketing leadership on how convenings can accelerate product adoption and user satisfaction.
Budget Management (15%)
Develop and oversee event budget planning.
Coordinate payments and reconciliations of events related transactions.
Develop and maintain event revenue and modeling.
Make budget recommendations for cost savings and revenue growth based on past event performance and vendor negotiations.
Technology and Training Support (25%)
Manage event technology platforms (e.g., Zoom, Cvent, etc…) including registration, attendee engagement, and Salesforce integrations.
Ensure accessibility, consistency, and ease of use across all convening tools.
Troubleshoot technical issues during events and serve as the primary liaison for platform support and vendor partners.
Develop and execute attendee surveys and maintain post-event analytics to inform training and support strategies.
Manage event scheduling and registration logistics.
Evaluate and recommend software systems to improve operational efficiency and attendee experience.
Staff & Exhibitor Support (10%)
Work closely with Director of Financial Aid Marketing and Communications to deploy events promotions and align brand presence.
Develop and maintain exhibiting toolkits and assets.
Support exhibiting strategies and ancillary meetings including securing conference and events booth space, assets, and contracts.
Support staff team engagements including securing meeting spaces and coordinating staff travel.
Lead planning for national exhibiting presence to support sales enablement and customer acquisition strategies.
About You
To qualify for tis role, you must have:
5-7 years of related experience working in the fields of event planning, event data management, education management, and membership association management.
Ability to use data and analytics to drive decision-making.
Strong organization, project management and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple projects in concert, both independently and as a member of the team.
Adaptable and open to feedback with the desire to learn and grow.
Able to attend to numerous time sensitive activities at once, i.e., multitask.
Experience managing team workflows and projects via Monday.com, MS Project or similar tools
Understands the complexity of large-scale conferences.
Understanding of the school and college environments and those of educational systems
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to educators and other constituents at a variety of levels.
Can answer to numerous internal and external audiences with accuracy and grace.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills -- including proofreading and editing skills.
Ability to design and deliver effective presentations and training resources.
Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, CVent and skilled with web content management systems.
The ability to travel 3-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
All roles at College Board require:
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.
A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success.
About Our Process
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.
What We Offer
At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck-we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We're a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.
A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation
The hiring range for this role is $80,000-$120,000.
Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
We aim to make our best offer upfront-rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.
We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.
You'll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it's like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.
Auto-ApplySenior Event Experiential Manager
Remote director of events job
Energy:
Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the game-changers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become on along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.
A Day in the Life:
The Senior Event Experiential Manager plans, organizes, and executes high-impact brand events and activations, focusing on creating emotionally resonant experiences that build cultural relevance and achieve business objectives. This includes overseeing all aspects of experiential marketing, from strategy development to onsite execution, ensuring alignment with brand objectives. This position requires an individual who can safely and effectively work in multiple fast paced environments, including warehouse and off-site job locations.
The Impact You'll Make:
Work with marketing and creative teams to develop engaging activities and experiences that reflect the brand's vision and foster positive consumer interactions.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure cohesive event planning and execution.
Act as the primary contact for vendors and partners, ensuring clear and consistent communication to secure necessary resources and support for events.
Provide on-the-ground support during events, including setup, attendee engagement, and post-event breakdown, ensuring smooth operations and a positive attendee experience.
Manage event experiential personnel to ensure proper safety standards are met and job duties are completed to upper management's expectations.
Train event experiential specialists to properly use and build equipment, including but not limited to photo booths, arcade games, simulators, signage, branding, set pieces, etc.
Prepare, organize, and maintain experiential event equipment and materials, ensuring all items are ready for transport and coordinating with logistics teams.
Handle various administrative duties such as tracking expenses, preparing reports, creating event recaps, and maintaining event documentation.
Track invoices and purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate processing and payment.
Analyze event outcomes and use feedback to drive continuous improvements in event planning and execution.
Stay updated on industry trends to incorporate innovative approaches with experiential marketing.
Guide and mentor brand ambassadors, setting goals and providing direction to enhance team performance and event success.
Communicate regularly with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with event objectives and brand strategy.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts to align event details and logistics, ensuring all elements contribute to a cohesive brand experience.
Provide event and performance recaps, including event activations and staff performance, etc.
Promote brand awareness by creating a combined interaction with brand, consumers and lifestyle to generate an exciting and positive brand image for Monster Energy
Must be able to work in various settings (warehouse, off-site, in the office) and in any weather conditions.
Who You Are:
Four (4) years or more event production, brand management, product management or related field experience
Detail oriented with ability to grasp complex concepts and execute decisively
Excellent planning, negotiating, problem solving and organizational skills
Proficient knowledge of basic Microsoft Office Programs - Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
Ability to travel up to 40-60%
Ability to work weekends and Holiday's
Ability to lift up to 75 LBS and occasionally 100 LBS.
The ability to be flexible and excel at multitasking
Strong attention to detail
Monster Energy provides a competitive total compensation. This position has an annual estimated salary of USD $82,000 - USD $110,000. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Director, Events & Sponsorships (Remote)
Remote director of events job
Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.
Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2500 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards for four years running, including the 2025-2026 Great Place to Work Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.In additon to also winning Fortune's Best Places to Work for Parents.
C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization. For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: **************
Job Description
Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team:
The Events & Sponsorships Director role works with the VP, Events & Sponsorships and our Marketing & Corporate Communications team to support A&H's Travel Insured International (TII) division to develop, execute and manage B-to-B and B-to-C events, sponsorships and tradeshows that support their business needs and strategic goals, and other areas as capacity permits.
What you will do:
Curate conferences, webinars, sponsorships, events and tradeshows that showcase TII's expertise in travel insurance and foster industry thought leadership
Engage and manage internal and client-facing events for TII which meet their needs and objectives, with incredible attention to detail and a creative and innovative mindset
Build trust and credibility for the Events & Sponsorship function across TII by developing strong client relationships and executing with excellence
Deliver planning, idea creation, strong execution and post analysis recommendations while understanding client goals that move the business needle and raise C&F's profile
Create events & sponsorship Cvent registration sites, surveys, mobile event apps, reporting, budgeting, and post-event analysis
Engage Marketing team to support design, marketing and messaging, PR and digital assets, helping deliver connected marketing, as needed
Work with TII business leads to capture ROI/ROE via Salesforce, Surveys, and other C&F platforms (connecting the dots)
Manage events & sponsorships budgets and invoices throughout the planning lifecycle
Assist with new requests for custom promotional items as needed
What YOU will bring to C&F:
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Ability to manage and influence internal and external events, and deliver value for C&F
Ability to negotiate and deliver maximum corporate value for sponsorship agreements
Ability to effectively manage external vendor relationships
Ability to manage multiple budgets and complex expenses in an accurate and timely manner
A proactive attitude with a responsive and client-focused nature
A sense of urgency, detail-oriented, and the ability to prioritize
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to use creative and critical thinking to identify and solve problems
Demonstrated ability to work with change and ambiguity
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to think outside the box
Strong organization, planning, project management, and time management skills
Excellent collaboration, relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to function autonomously and effectively
Understanding of corporate culture and ability to work well across organizational lines
Drive and role model C&F values and core competencies
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
10+ years of overall related experience
7-10+ years' experience as a Corporate Event Planner, preferably in Insurance and/or Financial Services Industry
Experience in assessing and managing small to large sponsorships
Ability to travel up to 30 - 50%, domestic
Experience in managing events of all sizes, including internal and external meetings and conferences, marquis events, industry conferences, and more
Knowledge in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
Cvent knowledge, super user desired
CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) Designation preferred
Knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce) and Constant Contact, or other email distribution platforms a plus
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What C&F will bring to you
Competitive compensation package
Generous 401K employer match
Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family's wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community
At C&F you will BELONG
If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It's about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work.
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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $100,700 to a maximum of $147,700. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee's contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.
Auto-ApplyEvents Director
Director of events job in Washington, DC
The African Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychologists and the mental health industry in every African country. The APA seeks to educate Africans and the diaspora about psychology, behavioral health and mental wellness. We seek to promote psychology as a science and support appropriate practice. We hope to foster the education and training of future psychological researchers, practitioners and educators. We act as advocates for the use of psychological knowledge and practice to inform public policy and champion the application of psychology to promote human rights, overall health, wellness, dignity and esteem.
For more information, please African Psychological Association's website at
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Job Description
Manage Events marketing campaigns and day-to-day activities including:
Identify relevant events to reach the audience most likely to support the APA(Africa).
Write editorial content related to events
Conduct online advocacy and open stream for cross-promotions of events
Develop and expand event outreach efforts.
- Become an advocate for events related to mental Health in Africa within Events spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate.
- Support events managers around the continent in communicating events to a larger global audience.
- Monitor trends in African mental health event tools, applications, channels, design and strategy.
- Analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the event campaigns.
- Monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of events. Analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results.
Qualifications
Deep rooted and demonstrable interest in the psychological sciences.
Deep rooted and demonstrable interest in the African region.
Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in event coordination. (Give links to profiles as examples).
Proficient in content marketing theory and application. Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing.
Exhibits the ability to jump from the creative side of marketing to analytical side, able to demonstrate why their ideas are analytically sound.
Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of Social Media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Google+Local, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios.
Maintains excellent writing and language skills.
Is a Team player with the confidence to take the lead and guide other team members when necessary. (ie: content development, creation and editing of content, and online reputation management).
Makes evident good technical understanding and can pick up new tools quickly.
Maintains a working knowledge of principles of SEO including keyword research. Highly knowledgeable in the principles of “Search and Social”.
Demonstrates winning Social Customer Service techniques. Possesses great ability to identify potential negative or crisis situation and apply conflict resolution principles to mitigate issues.
Additional Information
BENEFITS
Opportunity to make a difference in an emerging market and focus on the African Region
Provided
[email protected]
email account
Provided access to the African Psychological Association's Online Team Portal
Work with a dynamic team of motivated young people
This is an
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Director of Events, Washington DC
Director of events job in Washington, DC
Salary:
Director of Events, Washington DC
EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt JOB FAMILY: Event Management
SUPERVISED BY: General Manager
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISES: Associate Director of Event Management, Senior Event Manager, Event Manager, Senior Event Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Staffing Coordinator
The Director of Events manages and mentors the Event Management team, providing leadership, guidance, and training to supportperformance and professional growth within the department. This position is client-facing and requires strong communication skills to build lasting relationships with customers, finalize creative concepts, and ensure event objectives are met. The Director of Events also oversees local vendor relationships, ensuring service quality and providing constructive feedback to maintain high standards. This role requires deep expertise in navigating the unique regulatory and security landscape of Washington, D.C., including coordination with multiple oversightentities and large-scale, citywide logistics in the Washington DC metro area.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the Company.
While performing any procedure, all associates must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Team Development
Provide day-to-day leadership to the Event Management team, aligning departmental efforts with company revenue and operational and profit goals.
Mentor, develop, and motivate Event Management team members to achieve performance targets and foster a culture of accountability and excellence, offering structure, motivation, and mentorship to ensure operational excellence and timely execution.
Collaborate with EVP Events and General Manager on staffing plans, resource allocation, training, and succession planning.
Collaborate with DOS and DDD to provide structure, motivation, and mentorship to the team to drive performance and operational objectives.
Step in and be client facing when needed.
Team/Employee Management
Assign local programs strategically, keeping in mind individual goals and targets
Collaborate on large program turnovers as needed.
Create and nurture a positive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, trust, and strong team cohesion.
Partner with the Program Financial Manager to ensure final client billing is completed within seven business days, P&Ls are closed accurately and on time, and program profitability is achieved.
Ensure team adherence to company processes and procedures.
Lead performance reviews and guide personnel decisions for the operations team in partnership with General Manager, EVP EventManagement, and Human Resources.
Participate in the hiring and evaluation processes for the operations department.
Washington, D.C. Market Expertise
Serve as Coheras operational lead for Event Management team and large team-wide programs, navigating the unique permitting, regulatory, and security requirements specific to Washington, D.C. events.
Coordinate with federal, district, and local agencies such as the National Park Service (NPS), Department of Transportation (DDOT), Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and U.S. Secret Service to secure necessary permits and approvals.
Oversee and support event team on event planning and compliance documentation, ensuring all events meet federal, city, and venue regulations.
Work with Event & Transportation Manager to maintain current knowledge of citywide logistics requirements, including restricted zones, motorcade impacts, street closures, and public transportation coordination.
Lead contingency and emergency planning for high-security or high-profile programs, in partnership with internal Safety and Risk Management teams.
Build and manage stakeholder relationships across federal, local, and private entities, ensuring transparent communication and maintaining Coheras credibility within the D.C. market.
Guide the Event Management team in understanding D.C.-specific constraints and opportunities, mentoring them on best practices for complex permitting, public-space management, venues and vendors.
Provide operational leadership for large-scale or citywide programs involving multiple Event Managers, ensuring strategic oversight, resource allocation, and consistent communication across teams.
Represent Cohera confidently in meetings and presentations with city and federal agencies, clearly communicating event logistics, compliance plans, and operational requirements.
Company Processes and Training
Work with other destination Director of Events & Strategic Training to deliver hands-on training to both new hires and existing team members within the operations department.
Support Event Managers in identifying creative upselling opportunities and resolving client concerns
Contribute ideas and initiatives to motivate and engage the operations team.
Meet regularly with the General Manager to review program opportunities, individual performance, and departmental goals.
Lead the destination weekly operations meeting
Attend certification courses and professional development training as requested.
Plan and execute one annual training day for destination Event Staff and/or one holiday event.
Client/Program Management
Lead and operate assigned client programs from planning through execution.
Lead all phases of event management, including contracting, planning, budgeting, logistics, and on-site execution for assigned
programs including high-touch clients and large-scale programs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the planning process and maintain an open line of communication
with client during program dates and when client is in destination.
Ensure program details meet client expectations while adhering to budgets, timelines, and company standards.
Conduct assigned program operational site inspections, planning visits and walkthroughs.
Be onsite during program duration; be flexible and maintain an open line of communication with client during program dates and when client is in destination.
Manage the production of all program materials including diagrams, manifests, run-of-show documents, schedules, permitting and vendor confirmations.
Ensure programs meet profitability targets by tracking costs, managing the P&L, and maintaining or growing profit margin frominitial contract.
Overseeing billing in collaboration with the Program Financial Manager.
Collaborate with Sales, Strategic Accounts (if applicable), Design, Design Studio, and Vendors in successful and cohesive program delivery.
Assist with multi-destination support as needed, including travel to other offices or destinations for program execution or team support.
Participate in site inspections and program walkthroughs to ensure operational readiness and client satisfaction.
Event Staff Management
Collaborate with the Staffing Coordinator to recruit, interview, and onboard qualified and professional Event Staff.
Provide initial and ongoing training and mentorship for Event Staff, ensuring proficiency with all systems and tools, including Dayforce, Manifests, and Schedules of Services.
Address performance or behavioral issues promptly, setting clear expectations and developing corrective action plans.
Implement and manage the local office Internship Program to support talent development and departmental goals.
Responsible for addressing performance and behavioral concerns with Event Staff and Contract Event Managers.This includes having prompt, verbal conversations immediately following any incidents to set clear expectations and develop a corrective action plan to resolve the issue efficiently.
Hotel/Vendor/Client Management
Partner with the Design Studio team to enhance vendor and resource offerings.
Maintain strong vendor relationships and proactively identify new partnership opportunities.
Attend hotel presentations and FAMS, and be comfortable speaking to a group in the absence of a General Manager.
QUALITY OF WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
Each employee at Cohera is expected to carry out all Quality of Work Responsibilities: to work as a productive team member, take initiative, act creatively, operate flexibly, and do everything with honesty, integrity, and with a focus on client satisfaction.
Work well in a fast-paced team environment, be willing to help others, work overtime when required, and deliver quality service to our clients.
Act in a self-starting way, make good independent decisions, and take steps to complete work within time parameters.
Generate new and innovative ways to improve Cohera products and services.
Recognize essential elements of a challenge and develop creative solutions.
Respond quickly to changing circumstances, anticipate new developments where possible, be receptive to new ideas/methods.
Act in a forthright way.
Give and accept feedback constructively.
Recognize and consider the clients expectations and needs, be willing to do what it takes to fulfill those expectations.
Any other duties as assigned.
JOB SCOPE
This job has recurring work situations involving moderate degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted policies and procedures is high. Errors in judgment and execution will waste time and resources, adversely impacting unit performance. Employees operate independently but work is verified by supervision.
COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum of ten years work experience with a minimum of seven years in hospitality.
Seven years of event management experience in the DMC industry.
Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar, multi-day events and client portfolios.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Deep understanding of the DMC industry, large-scale event operations, and client lifecycle.
Understanding of multiple jurisdiction permitting, event security, and compliance procedures.
Established relationships with D.C.-area vendors, hotels, and regulatory agencies.
Proven ability to manage events requiring coordination with multiple government entities and complex operational approvals.
Strong project management skills to oversee large-scale, multi-day programs with multiple Event Managers involved.
Expert-level knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Advanced understanding of contract negotiation and vendor management.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
Strong executive-level communication and presentation abilities.
High proficiency in multitasking, decision-making, and navigating ambiguity.
Skilled in relationship-building with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Solutions-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel to other Cohera office locations by vehicle or airplane.
Equipment and Applications
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; adaptable to CRM and other software (e.g., Salesforce, Dayforce).
Computer, phone, copiers, smart phones, tablets and other standard office equipment.
JOB CONDITIONS
The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is:
Frequently required to perform administrative and professional work using writing tools and electronic media.
Required to be ambulatory to move around freely between buildings and between levels within buildings.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals associated with office work.
DISCLAIMER
This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the role as it currently exists. It is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks that may be assigned. From time to time, you may be asked to take on additional duties to support business needs and participation in such tasks will be discussed and agreed upon as appropriate.
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This document is provided by Cohera for the benefit of its employees. It is not a contract and does not create a contract of any kind. Cohera, at its sole discretion, may modify, suspend or terminate the document at any time, with or without notice. Final interpretation of the document and its provisions is the responsibility of the CHRO or assigned designee.
Director of Warehouse & Operations - Main Event Caterers
Director of events job in Arlington, VA
Job DescriptionBenefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Director of Warehouse & Operations
Job Overview
The Director of Warehouse and Catering Operations provides strategic, hands-on leadership of all warehouse and logistical operations for Main Event Caterers and Monumental Food companies. This role ensures efficient inventory control, safe and compliant practices, and seamless event execution through close collaboration with internal departments. In addition to warehouse management, this position oversees the Beverage Manager and broader event operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and professionalism are upheld at every level.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Logistics
Provide strategic oversight of all warehouse functions, including inventory, equipment, fulfillment, and logistics.
Ensure timely and accurate processing, staging, and delivery of catering orders, maintaining quality standards across all event types.
Design and implement warehouse workflows that maximize space utilization, accuracy, and efficiency.
Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs for inventory management, receiving, order fulfillment, and transportation logistics.
Monitor and manage warehouse and delivery labor costs to align with budgetary goals.
Oversee fleet operations: coordinate vehicle maintenance, manage usage schedules, and ensure drivers are properly trained and certified.
Maintain compliance with safety standards and health regulations (OSHA, local health departments, etc.).
Event Operations & Departmental Coordination
Collaborate closely with Sales, Culinary, and Finance departments to align operational capabilities with event goals and client expectations.
Serve as the point of contact for operational planning in high-profile or logistically complex events.
Participate in menu tastings, event walk-throughs, and planning meetings to ensure operations and logistics are considered early in the process.
Beverage Program Oversight
Directly supervise the Beverage Manager, providing guidance and support for beverage planning, sourcing, and service execution.
Ensure beverage service standards align with the companys high-end brand and client expectations.
Assist with budget planning and cost control related to beverage procurement and staffing.
Leadership & Team Development
Mentor, train, and lead warehouse and operations team members, including junior supervisors and leads.
Recruit and retain top talent, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities.
Purchasing & Vendor Management
Oversee purchasing for warehouse and operations, ensuring best pricing, availability, and quality.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries and favorable terms.
Maintains proper inventory levels to ensure successful event fulfillment
General
Perform other duties as assigned to support business operations and company growth.
Champion a culture of hospitality, excellence, and team collaboration across departments.
Qualifications
35 years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, or catering/event operations.
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Proven ability to manage large teams and multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong operational planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and warehouse/inventory systems.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, local health codes, and catering/event service best practices.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Free parking
Free Lunch (Monday-Friday)!
401(k)
401(k) matching
Cellphone reimbursement
Events Manager (US only)
Remote director of events job
About us
Stadium is a single platform for global recognition, swag, and gifting. Companies use Stadium to engage employees, clients, partners, and prospects through premium swag, snack boxes, and gifting-all fulfilled locally in 170+ countries. Whether companies are recognizing 1 or 1,000+, Stadium makes it easy to deliver meaningful recognition at any scale.
We're a product-first ambitious team that's obsessed with a united vision for taking our business to new heights. As a company, we learn fast, support each other, and focus on continuous quality and improvement for all of our customers. While our business has continually evolved over the years, our purpose has remained constant: to strengthen the bond between companies, their employees, and their customers.
Job Description
As a rapidly growing company, we are expanding our marketing team, which encompasses roles across Events, SEO and Content, and Graphic Design.
To diversify our marketing beyond digital channels, we're expanding our presence through experiential and tactile initiatives. This role will lead Stadium's hands-on marketing strategy, primarily focused on event activations but also owning prospect and customer gifts. While the primary focus will be on strategy, planning, and coordination, this individual will own the overall execution and ensure these physical touchpoints align seamlessly with our digital and brand strategy.
This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy, loves to lead, and can balance creative vision with operational excellence.
Stadium is based in New York City, but this would be a remote position. Travel to events throughout the U.S. will be required.
What You'll Do With Us
Increase brand awareness of Stadium
Position Stadium as a recognition-first platform, helping to clarify the hierarchy of our brand family (including Swagmagic and Snackmagic)
Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of all our event initiatives i.e. large-scale B2B conferences
Research and find new opportunities for events in the U.S.
Work with venues, suppliers and contractors, negotiating rates and contracts.
Ensure all materials are delivered on time and within scope.
Find and present creative solutions to event requirements.
Own the entire event lifecycle: from concept and logistics to post-event measurement.
Execute booth design with graphic designers and own shipping, setup/teardown, and onsite operations to ensure flawless brand execution.
Own sponsorship activations and prospect/customer engagement experiences as a secondary focus.
Understand the back end of our platform, across use cases, in a detailed capacity in order to answer questions alongside Sales representatives at the events.
Work closely with our sales and customer teams to continuously leverage prospect and customer feedback for strategy optimization.
Partner with Sales to ensure teams are fully prepared: develop event briefs, attendee lists, and pre-show communication materials.
Coordinate with Marketing on digital campaigns, pre-event outreach, and post-event follow-up workflows.
Build scalable systems and playbooks for efficient future event planning.
Requirements
4+ years of experience in event planning, production, and project management-ideally across large-scale, high-impact events.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality experiences from concept to execution.
A strategic thinker who can envision what's “bigger and better”, and make it happen.
A decisive problem-solver who thrives under pressure, adapts quickly, and finds solutions in real time.
Passionate about innovation and creating memorable experiences that engage and inspire.
Exceptional relationship-builder with strong partner and stakeholder management skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented individual, balancing creativity with precision and structure.
Deep expertise in logistics, vendor management, and on-site operations, with a knack for keeping multiple moving parts in sync.
Confident negotiator who handles tough conversations with professionalism and poise.
A self-starter who takes initiative, operates independently, and moves fast while maintaining quality.
Proactive planner who keeps stakeholders informed and prepared well ahead of deadlines.
A fun, approachable personality; easy to get along with, but driven and focused
Team player and humble attitude.
English as a first language (additional languages a plus).
Nice to have:
Working knowledge of HubSpot CRM.
Experience running webinars.
B2B SaaS background.
Benefits
Fantastic company culture focused around recognizing and leveraging individual strengths for the benefit of the whole
Career mobility and opportunities to work across areas of the company
Flexible hours and unlimited time off after your first 90 days
Competitive salary, generous PTO, 401K with match, medical benefits (US only)
The estimated salary range in the US for this role is between $50,000 - $85,000. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's location, skills, qualifications and experience.
Stadium is an equal-opportunity employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to ****************.
Auto-ApplyDirector, Meetings, Events, & Convention
Director of events job in Washington, DC
Job Title: Specialist, Meetings, Events & Convention (SMEC) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (some flexibility required for events) Terms: Contract to Hire Travel: Significant travel required (all expenses covered)
About the Role
The Specialist, Meetings, Events & Convention (SMEC) provides high-level support for Seneca Resources' meetings and events, including the Annual Convention. This role involves coordinating logistics, managing schedules, supporting staff and attendees, and ensuring events run smoothly from planning through post-event evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the full life cycle of events: design, planning, execution, and post-event follow-up.
* Coordinate calendars, schedules, vendor communication, and departmental documentation.
* Assist with onsite logistics including registration, housing, event signage, packets, and shipments.
* Serve as primary contact for attendee inquiries, virtual information desk support, and member assistance.
* Provide venue, vendor, and restaurant recommendations for meetings and chapter dinners.
* Assist with contracts, ensuring accuracy prior to signature.
* Prepare and proofread event-related materials and communications.
* Maintain supplier contacts and coordinate in-house vendor sessions.
* Cultivate positive relationships with team members, chapters, and external partners.
* Support office-based meetings and visitors as needed.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
* Experience in meetings, events, hospitality, or association environments is a plus.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Teams; strong document editing and spreadsheet skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Work Environment & Benefits
* Primarily office-based with significant travel to events.
* Collaborative, team-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth.
* Full-time schedule with occasional after-hours work during events.
* Competitive benefits package (health coverage, 401k contributions, transportation subsidy).
About Seneca Resources:
Seneca Resources is a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and New York that service clients throughout the United States. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
Event Sales Director
Director of events job in Centreville, VA
Event Sales Director at Chantilly National Golf & Country Club | Centreville, VA | Invited Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests, and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with over 130 country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited!
Compensation:
The role offers a base salary of $65,000-$70,000, uncapped commissions + EOY, for a total compensation of $120,000 up
Job Summary:
The Event Sales Director is responsible for the strategic oversight, selling, planning, and coordination of all aspects of event sales operations at the club. The Event Sales Director leads the event sales team to ensure the delivery of exceptional member and guest experiences while achieving the club's annual event sales goals. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies, cultivating key client relationships, and working closely with the General Manager and Executive Chef to create competitive event offerings. The Director is accountable for the overall financial performance of the event sales department, ensuring that all activities align with the club's business objectives and service standards
Day-to-Day:
* Execute sales plans to maximize event sales revenue, in alignment with club goals and sales standards set by the regional sales team.
* Lead the event sales team in achieving sales targets, fostering a high-performance sales culture.
* Analyze market trends and competitor offerings to refine sales strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
* Cultivate relationships with key clients and prospects, leveraging networking opportunities inside and outside the club to generate new business.
* Oversee the client consultation process, providing expert advice and creating tailored event solutions that meet client needs and club profitability goals.
* Regularly obtain client feedback and implement improvements to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
* Provide guidance to the event sales team, facilitating professional growth and maintaining high standards of performance.
* Ensure all event-related activities and expenses are accurately tracked and recorded, adhering to financial and operational standards.
* Collaborate with the Executive Chef and General Manager to design profitable and competitive event offerings, balancing client satisfaction with operational efficiency.
* Utilize sales management tools and software, such as Cater Pro and Power BI, to track sales performance and manage event data
About You:
Required
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in a commissioned sales role within the hospitality or events industry, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Preferred
* College coursework in hospitality, marketing, or a related field.
* Experience establishing marketing and prospecting programs to drive event revenues.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.
* Strong mentorship skills with the ability to motivate and manage a sales team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and staff.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
What We Offer:
We believe in taking care of our team, and our Total Rewards package reflects that commitment. Your actual base pay will be determined by your skills, experience, education, location, and-if you're in a non-exempt role-hours worked.
While not all roles at Invited are full-time, those full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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* Medical, dental, and vision coverage
* Life insurance
* Short-term and long-term disability insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan
* Generous paid time off and leave programs (time off as required by applicable law is also provided for part time team members)
Have more questions? Check out our Invited Jobs website for more details about ClubLife, the Employee Experience, Company Benefits, and Our Culture. Be a part of our Social Networks: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook
Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The job posting outlines the general requirements for this position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional duties not mentioned here may be assigned as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Club.
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Auto-ApplyEvents Manager
Remote director of events job
Who is Sonar? Sonar helps prevent code quality and code security issues from reaching production, amplifies developers' productivity in concert with AI assistants, and improves the developer experience with streamlined workflows. Sonar analyzes all code, regardless of who writes it - your internal team, gen AI, or third parties - resulting in more secure, reliable, and maintainable applications. Rooted in the open source community, Sonar's solutions support over 30 programming languages, frameworks, and infrastructure technologies. Today, Sonar is used by +7M developers and 400K organizations worldwide, including the DoD, Microsoft, NASA, MasterCard, Siemens, and T-Mobile.
We believe in developing great products that are supported by great internal teams and a strong culture. We are highly committed to and obsessed with the company, users, each other, and our open source community. We have high standards and hold each other accountable for acting with positivity, dedication, thoughtfulness, empathy, and passion daily.
We are deliberate with our decisions with high clarity of intention. At the same time, we feel extreme urgency and move forward quickly.
And lastly, we are highly effective and operationally efficient. We operate collectively as One Team to accomplish our goals.
At Sonar, CODE is more than just an acronym - it's a mindset that defines daily operations.
Why You Should Apply
At Sonar, we're a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals working hard to help supercharge developers to build better, faster. Sonar helps to continuously improve code quality and code security while reducing developer toil. This means that developers can focus on doing more of what they love and less of what they don't. Our solutions don't just solve symptoms of problems - we help fix issues at the source - for all code, whether it's developer-written, AI-generated, or from third parties.
We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. Team members should be able to come to work every day, work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open source community, we're all about the mission: supercharge developers to build better, faster.
The Impact You Will Have
As Events Manager at Sonar, you'll chart the course for all things events in America-we're not just talking 10x10s at external tradeshows, but also tabletops at regional, public sector, and partner events. You'll flex your creativity muscles and source cool venues, formats, content, and speakers for Sonar-hosted events like workshops, roundtables, and dinners. You will be the marketing presence in the field, the ambassador for Sonar when face-to-face with customers and prospects.
You will also help coordinate regional webinars and virtual events, and help the sales team nurture relationships with our customers all over the country. You'll work closely with product management, sales, demand generation, and other cross-functional teams to create and continually optimize our presence in the field.
As Events Manager, you are a master problem-solver and you thrive in situations where you can make game-day decisions, pivot when necessary, and solve any problem that comes your way. You'll play many roles, learn new things, and explore your natural curiosity.
What You Will Do Daily
* Manage the America events plan, including researching events to attend, negotiating sponsorships, managing budget, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adequate followup post-event.
* Design and implement Sonar's presence at 15-25 industry events each year to help Sonar become an indispensable element of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by meeting with customers, generating net new leads, and increasing brand awareness.
* Plan and execute company-hosted events that bring together our customer, prospect, and partner community.
* Maximize Sonar speaking opportunities by developing a calendar of potential opportunities, tracking call for proposal deadlines, developing talk ideas with staff, and submitting abstracts.
* Support the marketing relationship and communication with our partners including co-sponsorship and promotion opportunities, content sharing, partner newsletter, and website listing.
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including sponsors, partners, and vendors.
* Help plan and manage webinars and virtual events.
The Experience You Will Need
* 3-5 years experience managing trade shows and smaller field events, ideally for a B2B technology company.
* Experience with contract negotiations and managing multiple vendors.
* Demonstrated success developing creative event strategies that drive leads and positively impact the company brand
* Excellent writing and editing skills
* Experience project-managing complex events with multiple stakeholders
* Working with software developers
* Adaptability and flexibility working in a dynamic space with Agile principles.
* A hunger to learn new technologies, develop new skills, and thrive in a highly collaborative and feedback-based environment.
* A team player with a can-do attitude who actively shares knowledge to elevate the team.
* Exceptional communication skills with fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Why You Will Love It Here
* Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!).
* Great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly while still being passionate leaders in our domains.
* We have a flexible work policy that includes 3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home each week for those located near our office locations; some locations such as Dubai, India, Japan and Australia operate fully remotely.
* We have a growth mindset. We love learning and believe continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are necessary, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.
* As the leader in our field, our products and services are as strong as our internal team members.
* We embrace transparency with regular meetings, cascading messages and updates on the growth and success of our organization.
Benefits of Working With Sonar
* Flexible comprehensive employee benefit package that is 90% paid by the company.
* We encourage usage of our robust time-off allocations.
* We offer an exciting 401(k) plan that has a 4% match, fully vested on day one of participation.
* Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.
* Fully paid parking in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas.
* Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities.
* We have an annual kick-off somewhere in the world where we meet to build relationships and goals for the company.
We Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Sonar, we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are a global company that values and respects different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the precise results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date.
We do not currently support visa candidates in the US.
Applications that are submitted through agencies or third party recruiters will not be considered.
Events Manager (Remote)
Remote director of events job
The Mint inc. community empowers young minority professionals with an interdisciplinary network for learning, collaboration, and the development of entrepreneurial ventures. In alignment with our mission to positively impact the young, minority community, we are seeking a talented mission-based
Events Manager
to join our team! This position is UNPAID and in place to provide a marketable opportunity to gain experience and build a successful portfolio.
As the
Mint Events Manager,
you'll oversee and organize events that will make an impact on our community. You'll ensure events are successful and cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints. The
Mint Events Manager
is, above all, an enthusiastic, self-starter with fresh ideas and the organizational skills required to not leave anything about an event to chance.
This flexible position requires the planning of one recurring small event per month and 2 large events per year.
What You'd Bring to the Table
A high taste level and a creative, innovative mind
Professionalism when representing Mint at events and meetings
A positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work with marketing and graphic team member to successfully market events
Ability to analyze the event's success and prepare reports
Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
You have
Proven experience planning events (required)
A strong passion about developing the next generation of minority leaders (required)
Experience working with a startup (preferred)
Personal contacts with Los Angeles venues (preferred)
Soft Skills: Creative, Independent, Reliable, Organized, Communicative
Think you are an ideal candidate? Apply Now.
Events Manager (Tradeshows)
Remote director of events job
Description The role is located in San Francisco, CA. This is not a remote position. About Capcom:Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including ground-breaking franchises
Resident Evil , Street Fighter , Monster Hunter™, Ace Attorney , Mega Man ,
and
Devil May Cry
. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with corporate headquarters in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at ************** or ********************* Position IntroWe have an immediate need for an Events Manager on the Creative Services Team. Reporting to the Senior Events Manager, this role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing event logistics from conception and design to execution and completion. They will collaborate across teams and departments to execute each event. Types of events include video game focused tradeshows, consumer events, private media events, and other ad hoc events as assigned.The Events Manager partners with Marketing and Public Relations to achieve event objectives within budget. Key duties include managing budgets, planning and executing event production, designing exhibit layouts, sourcing and supervising vendors, handling hardware/software requirements, negotiating hotel blocks for staff, resolving on-site issues, organizing assets after events, and processing related paperwork. Supervision Exercised:N/AResponsibilities:
Drive all aspects of events: collaborative planning and design, logistics, design, staffing, vendors, shipments, invoices, schedules and timelines, budget management and reconciliation
Select and manage external agencies and ancillary vendors
Work to ensure brand values from concept inception through execution
Manage, and adhere to a budget for all events
Track and process all corresponding paperwork - invoices, POs, contracts, etc.
Assist in the management of company event assets
*Other duties as required Required Experience:
Minimum of 5 years event management experience, preferably in consumer electronics and/or video games industry
Demonstrated project management experience
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, successfully working on multiple projects at various stages of completion
Demonstrated budget management, negotiation and organization skills
Experience managing and forecasting six and seven-figure budgets
Skills & Abilities:
Highly organized and detailed with a positive attitude
Action oriented, self-starter who is organized and resourceful, with superb attention to detail without supervision
Excellent problem-solving skills
Deals well with ambiguity and works well under pressure
Comfortable carrying out tasks individually or in a group environment
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Willing be flexible and adjust to changes in planning and vision
Goal-oriented, deadline driven with excellent time management skills
Ability to travel and work flexible hours on occasion
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Interest in and knowledge of video games preferred
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Nice to Haves
Experience producing events at a top tier video gaming convention or equivalent event
Experience or familiarity with digital event broadcast management
Hands on experience with hardware setup, installation and configuration of PC and console gaming systems
Familiarity with Esports events and/or tournament production
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Travel Requirements:
Up to 25%. This job includes regular domestic air travel-applicant must be willing to travel regularly. Job entails long workdays during events up to 12-14 hours per day.
Licenses, Certifications, and Others:N/APhysical Demands:Ability to lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Working Environments:Work is generally performed in an office environment, and the noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Salary Range:$100,000 - $127,000 *Compensation is based on current market trends for the San Francisco Bay Area and will be determined based on relevant factors including, but not limited to, industry knowledge, experience, qualification, and skill set.Additional Information:This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities, and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and changed from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in shift schedules, work demands, seasons, service levels, and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis, or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities, and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. Capcom Privacy Policy:**********************************
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Auto-ApplyVirtual Events Manager
Remote director of events job
At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.
Roles & Responsibilities
We're looking for a strategic, creative, and highly organized Virtual Events Manager to lead the development and execution of Skillsoft's virtual events program. You'll shape how we connect with prospects and customers across the entire journey, creating standout webinars, digital experiences, and multi-session events that drive both pipeline and brand engagement.
The ideal candidate combines creativity with operational excellence. You know how to turn complex ideas into compelling experiences and manage the details that make them run flawlessly. You'll collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality programs that educate, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.
What You'll Do
Build and execute a full-funnel virtual events strategy that drives awareness, engagement, and pipeline
Lead the planning and production of webinars, thought leadership sessions, demos, and virtual experiences
Collaborate with content, product marketing, and sales to craft storylines, messaging, and speaker lineups
Oversee promotion, registration, and follow-up workflows across email, social, and web
Design engaging attendee experiences that reflect Skillsoft's brand and deepen understanding of our offerings
Track and report on key performance indicators-improving continuously with each event
Introduce new formats and innovative approaches to help Skillsoft stand out in a crowded digital landscape
Partner with customer and brand teams to create events that drive advocacy and retention
Skills & Experience
5+ years' experience managing B2B virtual events or webinars, ideally in SaaS or enterprise tech
Creative thinker with a strong grasp of how to use events to influence buyers and deepen relationships
Experienced in building event programs that support both pipeline generation and customer engagement
Confident project manager with the ability to juggle multiple stakeholders and timelines
Skilled at working across content, creative, growth, and product teams to shape compelling stories
Comfortable using data to optimize event performance and demonstrate impact
Curious, adaptable, and energized by experimentation and change
Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $110,000- $125,000 annualized.
We also offer Enterprise benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.
MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:
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Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at ******************
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Auto-ApplyEvent Manager, CDO Magazine
Remote director of events job
About CDO Magazine CDO Magazine is the premier global digital publication and community serving executives in strategic data, analytics, and AI leadership roles. Our passion is to develop and serve communities that are “for data leaders, by data leaders.” We bring together data leaders for peer-to-peer support which fosters the success and innovation of the organizations they lead. Together with their peers and carefully selected sponsors, we provide content and events for data leaders where the best ideas, innovations, companies, and leaders are celebrated. We have CDO forums in cities, countries, and regions around the world, and we are rapidly expanding those communities to serve data leaders in more and bigger ways.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced event professional to manage the operations of multiple intimate and larger scale events within the CDO Magazine portfolio. The Event Manager will work in conjunction with other members of the team and across the company to execute the operational elements of each event.
As a member of the CDO Magazine Events Team, you will have a focus on team collaboration to create exceptional customer experience for every attendee, sponsor, speaker and associates attending our events. CDO events target C-Suite and Executive participation, and our events need to reflect the audience. As CDO continues to grow, our events portfolio will expand.
This is a full-time remote position based anywhere in the United States, reporting to the Vice President, Events
Responsibilities
Event Operations
Overall event operational responsibility for all assigned programs.
Collaborate across event teams to ensure seamless delivery of first-class events.
Research and manage external vendor partners for the execution of various event elements, including, temp staffing, audio visual, print materials, entertainment, etc.
Manage food and beverage requirements and planning.
Finalize, in conjunction with the Event Support Teams, all external communications for Speakers, Sponsors and Attendees.
Partner with venue and key vendor staff to execute all logistics.
Plan the attendee journey onsite, which will include the event branding and signage.
Manage & track housing needs to ensure availability and solutions for oversell.
Review meeting space and manage room assignments to and determine specific needs.
Work closely with regional Community Managers on the speaker needs and agenda programming.
Partner with Marketing team to ensure all internal and external deliverables are met.
Collaborate with Event Support Teams on all event deliverables for sponsors, speakers and overall attendee needs.
Act as a resource for clients, service providers and other staff with regard to guidelines, procedures, and processes.
Ensure that all files, data and post event reports are complete and accurate.
Event Forecasting & Budgeting
Develop and manage the operational event budgets to ensure positive results.
Evaluate current providers for capabilities/cost and make recommendations for future success.
Negotiate with current & potential suppliers to maintain the best possible experience and service.
Review supplier bills for accuracy to ensure timely payment.
Facilitate all deposits, invoice reconciliation and payment processing for assigned events and tasks.
Preferred Experience
7-10 years event experience in the meetings & events industry
Collaborative team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves dive in where needed.
Strong communication skills - both in written and verbal communications.
Experience with event and CRM software such as Bizzabo and HubSpot is a plus!
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a high degree of responsibility, initiative and professionalism
Proven budget and financial management experience.
Multi-tasking and the ability to maintain composure and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with a high degree of professionalism.
Ability to innovate and come up with new ideas, that will help us to continually improve our events.
Ability to work as part of a team, but also work on events individually.
Travel to approximately 5-7 events each year, potentially internationally.
Why join CDO Magazine?
We're a forward-thinking, well-funded organization where your impact will extend far beyond Event Management. As an Event Manager at CDO Magazine, you'll be at the forefront of building the premier global community of data leaders, helping shape the future of industries powered by data and Artificial Intelligence. Learn more about us here.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance offered on day 1
401(k) including safe harbor match
Unlimited PTO
Home office and internet stipend
Paid Parental Leave
Access to on-demand learning & development opportunities
Auto-ApplySpecial Event Sales Director
Director of events job in Washington, DC
Job Details Desert 5 Spot - DC - Washington , DC Full Time $85000.00 - $95000.00 Salary SalesDirector of Special Events
About Us Ten Five Hospitality is a growing collective of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues known for concept-driven experiences and standout hospitality. Headquartered between Los Angeles and Miami, Ten Five holds a history of working with and crafting some of the most sought after brands in the world. Ten Five represents the organizational, operational and creative excellence to bring original and authentic visions to life while outperforming the market on the bottom-line.
Desert 5 Spot brings the rustic charm of Pioneertown and cosmic Americana energy to Washington, D.C. Born in L.A. and now heading East, we're bringing our signature blend of country soul, rock'n'roll spirit, and throwback nostalgia to the heart of the city. Inspired by Joshua Tree hideouts and Western dive bars, Desert 5 Spot is a two-story honky-tonk serving cold beers, legendary margaritas, and nightly live music. With programming that features the Desert 5 House Band, DJ sets, line dancing, and two-stepping, it's a place to kick back, let loose, and stay late.
Position Summary
We're looking for a strong, experienced Director of Events to oversee all private and semi-private events across our Washington, D.C. properties. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving revenue, building relationships, and ensuring every event runs smoothly from inquiry to execution. You'll lead the events team, collaborate with marketing and operations, and help shape the reputation of our newest venues in the market.
Daily Responsibilities
Lead all event sales efforts and oversee the full event lifecycle across all Ten Five Hospitality venues in Washington DC, including Desert 5 Spot
Handle initial inquiries or delegate to appropriate team member; ensure timely follow-up and conversion of leads.
Maintain up-to-date sales collateral, gifting and digital materials.
Create and keep current the sales management system with all contacts, leads, tentative, and definite business.
Meet with clients to understand goals and expectations for each event, as well as preferences and budget. Conduct site visits, client meetings, and planning sessions to align on client expectations, budget and vision
Be the main liaison between all vendors and clients.
Maintain a constant line of communication with senior leadership, including the VP of Operations, the VP of Culinary Development, and Managing Partner regarding tentative and definite business.
Attend and be an active participant in weekly leadership calls to review upcoming events.
Attend pre-shift when applicable to keep the venue staff updated on upcoming events.
Manage on-site setup, breakdown, and support event operations as needed.
Confirm all vendors, performers, speakers, and any other third parties in a timely manner.
Conduct post-event evaluation to gather feedback and analyze successes and opportunities for continued improvement.
Maintain constant awareness of space availability for future bookings.
Create and distribute BEOs for internal teams, ensuring event details are fully communicated including private events, parties, and semi-private events.
Always demonstrate a pleasant and welcoming demeanor to guests, vendors, and potential clients.
All other duties assigned.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
Must be able to bend and lift up to 40 lbs.
Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motions.
Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
Skills/Experience
4+ years of experience in Restaurant/Hospitality special event required; someone with existing relationships in and surrounding the Washington D.C. area is ideal.
Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage, service standards, and guest relations. Previous operations background a plus.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with triple Seat and SevenRooms preferred.
Proficient in the Microsoft suite of tools, including Word and Excel.
Must be detail oriented and extremely organized.
Must have valid, non-expired Food Handlers' card.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Manager, Events
Director of events job in Arlington, VA
Job Description
The Health Management Academy (THMA) brings together health system leaders and innovators to collectively address the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities. By assisting executives in cultivating peer networks, understanding key strategic trends, establishing pragmatic partnerships, and developing next-generation leaders, our members are better positioned to lead industry transformation.
The Health Management Academy offers a dynamic atmosphere with significant opportunities for employees. If you are interested in contributing to a member-centric, creative, and collaborative workforce while deeply influencing top leaders and institutions in healthcare, THMA could be the right place for you!
Position Summary:
The Manger, Events is responsible for leading all events held in-house at the Arlington Headquarters approximately 6-10 annually as well as executing approximately 10-15 virtual events annually. This role will have the opportunity to play a support role to the Associate Directors and Directors onsite at larger events all around the US.
Primary Job Duties:
Plan and execute memorable in-person and virtual member experiences & events
Manage the event life cycle from start to finish for HQ & virtual events, including:
Kick off events by gathering important logistical details from internal teams
Brainstorm and execute event enhancements & experiences
Bring the event details to life via websites and marketing emails
Run weekly project meetings to finalize official agendas, rooming lists, event specifications and audiovisual requirements
Create, compile, manage, and report meeting data weekly using Cvent or other software programs
Hold yourself and team members accountable to project deadlines
Lead the team and vendors to ensure flawless event execution & experiences onsite (F&B, name badges, session signage, set up/breakdown of event)
Build personalized event app
Ensure event is budgeted, planned, and delivered at or below budget
Support off-site events, including:
Assisting Events Lead in other shipping materials, when needed; production of print materials, packing items necessary for the event, etc.
Assist the Event Lead in creating, execute and developing all event templates in Cvent & Salesforce for upcoming events
Create, test, edit and maintain personalized event apps in conjunction with Events lead and Forum Directors
Act as support staff onsite at event, greeting members, printing badges, checking F&B, presentation management etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
2-4 years of corporate or association meeting planning experience
Experience working with event budgets
Advanced Proficiency with MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience with Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Cvent a plus
Demonstrated ability to execute tasks with a high attention to detail
Travel Required: ~6 weeks of travel (including air travel and overnight stays) may be required annually
Interpersonal Skills & Attributes:
A leader who takes initiative
Member focused
Meeting & Experience Design
Calm Problem Solver
Project Manager
Extreme attention to detail
Team approach to working with others
Process-oriented with the ability to drive a project to completion
Ability to collaborate and influence others at a senior level
Self-directed and resourceful
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Excellent organizational skills
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 this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, and distance vision, the ability to maintain a stationary position for an extended period. Ability to lift and move over 20 lbs. Ability to work 16+ hours when managing meetings onsite.
Benefits and Compensation:
THMA offers a comprehensive slate of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, cell phone and commuter reimbursements, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave. We also offer non-monetary benefits designed to support team members fully including learning and development programs, coaching for working parents and caregivers, free therapy and professional coaching sessions, one-on-one financial coaching, and free legal support services.
Salary Range$65,000-$70,000 USD
Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Academy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The Academy will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Academy's goal is for our people to reflect the communities in which we live and serve and to ensure representation of women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities in our organization.
Part-Time Event Manager
Director of events job in Arlington, VA
Department: Facilities & Campus Operations Classification: GMU Worker Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage Job Type: Part-Time Work Schedule: 29 Hours Per Week/$24.00 an hour Workplace Type: On Site Required Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Position:
The Office of Events Management at George Mason University's Mason Square (Arlington) campus is ready to hire (as in immediately) a Part-Time Event Manager. Be part of a team of professionals who assist with the successful support and execution of conferences and events at the Mason Square Campus (Arlington). George Mason has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
Wait, there's more. We offer some benefits to part-time employees. These benefits include tuition assistance, ability to contribute to a supplemental retirement plan, participation in the Staff Senate and wonderful discounts!
Responsibilities:
You'll be responsible for the successful coordination and management of conferences, events, and other activities held at Mason Square (Arlington).
Additional responsibilities include:
* Serves as the primary venue representative for clients throughout the full event lifecycle, providing expert guidance from initial planning through execution;
* Conducts site visits with prospective clients, advising on venue suitability, available services, and event possibilities;
* Supports clients in identifying event needs and translating them into detailed logistical plans, including room layouts, audiovisual requirements, parking, security, and catering;
* Provides clear and comprehensive logistical guidance to internal and external clients, including cost estimates and information on support services and university policies;
* Coordinates with internal partners-A/V services, facilities, security, parking, catering, and others-to ensure all event requirements are successfully communicated and executed;
* Maintains accurate documentation and update event management systems with client information, event notes, timelines, and final arrangements;
* Provides on-site event support as needed, ensuring smooth operations, issue resolution, and exceptional client experience;
* Monitors event plans and requests to ensure alignment with university policies and guidelines;
* Troubleshoots challenges as they arise, offering solution-focused approaches to maintain seamless event operations;
* Represents the campus with professionalism, discretion, and a strong client-service orientation at all times;
* Works with an incredible team, including the Senior Event Manager and Audio-Visual Manager to ensure event Audio-Visual needs are understood and communicated to support staff;
* Assists in developing and improving event planning processes to enhance efficiency and client experience;
* Fosters long term client relationships, ensuring repeat engagement through exceptional service, proactive communication, and a deep understanding of client goals and expectations; and
* Responds with appropriate urgency, flexibility, courtesy, and good judgment to meet customer needs and resolves issues.
Required Qualifications:
* Must be a high school graduate;
* Possess outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse audience, including current university faculty and staff, alumni, donors, students, and the community at large;
* Possess strong customer service, time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail;
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends; and
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and ability to problem-solve.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Resource25 or other event management scheduling programs;
* Knowledge of campus, executive conference center, or other event venues; and
* Experience working in higher education.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Part-Time Event Manager at ********************** Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent for review.
Posting Open Date: December 1, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: December 15, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
CNHF Associate Director Special Events
Director of events job in Silver Spring, MD
CNHF Associate Director Special Events - (250002NC) Description The Associate Director, Special Events reports to the Director, Special Events and is responsible for overall management of the White Hat Gala, a $2M+ signature event. This includes setting revenue targets, managing event production, and cultivating key stakeholder relationships to maximize philanthropic support.
The role demands exceptional leadership, creativity, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
In addition, the Associate Director will manage all logistics with internal and external stakeholders for the hospital professorship installations, evenings of awareness and a newly formed philanthropic and volunteer committee.
The successful candidate will have strong organization, project management and communication skills.
Qualifications Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience6 years (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeStrong written and verbal communication skills (including phone skills such as warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech) Effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate poise, tact, patience, and courtesy Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage time and task completion effectively Must demonstrate initiative, energy, confidence, strong donor service attitude, and willingness to contribute to a teamwork-driven environment High levels of professionalism, compassion, creativity and integrity Proven experience in successfully building and cultivating donor relationshipsA willingness to work collaboratively to produce fundraising strategies and tactics Proven sense for developing tactics to meet goals and objectives Required Licenses and Certifications CMP (Preferred) Functional AccountabilitiesEvent ManagementManage assigned events, from logistics planning through execution with an emphasis on brand-building, cost efficiency, relationship management, donor experience and fundraising growth; work with vendors, peers, and external stakeholders to execute successful and impactful fundraising events.
Create and maintain expense budgets with an exceptional level of detail and accuracy; prepare monthly forecasts and projections for expenses.
Develop and maintain an extensive network of vendor contacts to facilitate event coordination.
Create RFPs as required and make recommendations and decisions for vendor selection.
Negotiate and solidify vendor contracts and process all contracts and payments.
With oversight from supervisor, negotiate financial terms and authorize expenditures.
Evaluate existing processes and champion new processes to create improved financial reporting, greater efficiencies, more streamlined event protocols and a high level of post-event engagement to further donor cultivation and stewardship and increase ROI.
Collaboration and CommunicationPartner with special event fundraising event leads to create best-in-class live event experiences that consistently exceed the expectations of event co-chairs, committee members, and board members.
Coordinate with major & principal gift officers, Corporate Partnerships, Annual Giving, CMN, and other Foundation teams to plan and execute select cultivation and stewardship events for their programs and donors.
Collaborate with internal teams (marketing & communications, data services, major & principal gifts) to coordinate related event details.
Manage the volunteer staffing program for all events, including recruitment, plans for detailed roles and responsibilities, timelines, pre-event briefings and coordination, and post-event stewardship for volunteers.
Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: Maryland-Silver SpringWork Locations: Inventa Towers 1 Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Childrens Hospital FoundationPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: 9-5Job Posting: Sep 26, 2025, 11:00:06 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 73070.
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Auto-ApplyDirector of Events & Rentals
Director of events job in Washington, DC
WHO WE ARE Arena Stage is the voice of American theater resident in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our productions are innovative and representative of stories from across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire people to action.
WHAT WE VALUE
A work culture that values experimentation and collaboration.
Excellence in all aspects of our endeavor.
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion throughout the Organization and within our audience and the community.
Community Service through education and public engagement.
Lead effective partnerships and collaboration to serve artists and arts professionals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Director of Events and Rentals manages the marketing, coordination and implementation of all rental events at the Mead Center and works in conjunction with Arena Stage production and internal events teams to coordinate and implement institutional events. Rentals events include a variety of events, such as cocktail receptions, galas, weddings, meetings, and conferences. Leads and works in conjunction with Event and Rentals team to ensure smooth operations and maintain the high standards of service that Arena Stage is known for.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* 5 years of experience in special events sales, marketing, planning, and execution
* An intimate knowledge of the Washington, D.C. special events community, specifically of cultural, museum, historic, and other non- hotel special event sites, and the caterers and vendor professionals that frequently work within these settings
* Experience or familiarity with theater, performing arts, museum, or non-profit facility operations
* The ideal candidate will be a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for the arts
* Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
* Superior written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of social etiquette and protocols
* A demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
* Fluency in Microsoft Office
* Experience using Tessitura, or similar database management systems a plus
* Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and exude grace under pressure in order to be a positive representative of Arena Stage in the community
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversee the planning and execution of all events, both rental and institutional; ensure event execution fits smoothly within the day-to-day operations of the Mead Center and the performance calendar for Arena Stage productions
* Sell and execute external rental events in the Mead Center:
* Field all incoming rental inquires, quote availability and pricing to potential clients via phone, email, and in-person site tours
* Conduct all initial site tours with new and potential clients
* Create and execute an annual marketing plan, including co-branded marketing events with vendors and caterers, direct print and email marketing
* Develop budgets and proposals for all event rentals, including facility buyouts, weddings, theater rentals for meetings & conferences, galas and performances, and non-profit and corporate events; write and execute formal space rental contracts
* Oversee two (2) Events and Rentals Coordinators
* Attend and facilitate all or part of all major events in the facility, both rental and institutional
* Fine-tune protocols and policies for vendors, clients, and internal event operations
* Maintain financial tracking for the events rentals department; project departmental revenue on an annual basis; track and report actual and projected sales on a weekly basis
* Oversee the triennial catering RFP and selection process; maintain all approved and preferred vendor lists
* Maintain a presence in local networking organizations, preferably in a leadership role.
Other Duties: Early morning, evening, weekend and holiday work required.
The Washington Drama Society, Inc., Arena Stage does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at ***************** or call ************.
Offers of employment at Arena Stage are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the District of Columbia.