About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading organization in New York City, is seeking a visionary Director of Event Strategy to oversee the creation and delivery of events that drive the company’s mission and objectives. This role will shape and guide the events strategy across the organization, streamline systems and processes, and ensure the team is equipped with the right tools and training.
The Director of Event Strategy will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, supervise the in-house Hospitality team, and manage external vendor collaborations. Key duties include leading annual budgeting for events and hospitality with a focus on efficiency and fiscal responsibility, implementing vendor management strategies, and driving improvements using data and feedback. The ideal candidate brings over ten years of experience in event management or hospitality and a proven track of team leadership. This position is fully on-site.
The annual base salary range is $170,000 to $190,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, organization-wide events strategy aligned with the company’s mission and objectives
- Optimize event management systems by equipping the team with the tools, training, and processes needed for efficiency
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders
- Lead and support the in-house Hospitality team while managing relationships with external vendors
- Lead annual budgeting for events and hospitality, prioritizing fiscal responsibility, efficient resource allocation, and long-term cost effectiveness
- Develop and execute a strategic vendor management approach to secure high-quality partnerships and favorable contract terms
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Events and Hospitality by leveraging data, feedback, and performance insights
- Forecast staffing needs, budgets, and resource allocation in alignment with organizational priorities
Job Requirements
- 10+ years experience in Event Management/Hospitality
- Completed Bachelors Degree
- Experience overseeing a team
