Hybrid Director, Events and Experiences

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About the role

  • Director of Events at XPRIZE overseeing strategic ideation and execution of events and experiences. Managing logistics and collaboration for impactful fundraising and community engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a strategic, holistic approach to how XPRIZE ideates and executes events and experiences
  • Oversee all production, logistic, and operational aspects of events and experiences
  • Collaborate with integrated marketing on XPRIZE’s participation in global conferences and summits
  • Manage an event manager, as well as vendors and freelancers, to meet event and Foundation business needs
  • Maintain a strong organizational event planning process and calendar
  • Oversee and develop the operational process required to execute strategic vision for XPRIZE events
  • Leverage, select and negotiate effectively with event vendors and partners
  • Lead, conceptualize, plan, and execute overall attendee experience from start to finish
  • Manage overall budget and reconcile with key budget owners
  • Lead event planning meetings and debriefs for each event; compile post-event wrap-ups and presentations
  • Recruit, manage and mentor event team staff including setting goals and objectives

Requirements

  • 10+ years of event planning and experiences, covering all aspects of event planning and execution
  • Agency or non-profit experience preferred
  • Experience in fast-paced environments, planning multiple events/campaigns simultaneously
  • Proficiency in CVENT, Crowd Compass, and other event management tools
  • Experience managing staff, vendors, and third-party support
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to partner with diverse stakeholders.
  • Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and planning skills
  • Demonstrated agility and flexibility, given internal shifts or evolving goals
  • Exceptional work ethic and strong integrity
  • Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to financially manage large-scale events, with non-profit budgets in mind
  • Exceptional vendor management and relationship building
  • Established network of outside vendors and external resources
  • Experience leading creative, content, and production strategy internally, along with outside vendors
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to attend various internal and external events.

Benefits

  • Extensive benefits package
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holidays

Job title

Director, Events and Experiences

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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