Senior Director Events
Senior Director Events
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$ 125000 - 140000
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POSITION SUMMARY
Eligible for hybrid/3 days in office at United Way Worldwide in Alexandria VA.
United Way Worldwide (UWW) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to lead our events strategy and manage the events team.
The Senior Director of Events will report to the EVP/Chief Marketing Officer and is responsible for the strategy planning and management of highquality events designed to drive organizational goals including but not limited to fundraising stakeholder engagement and brandbuilding. This position is essential in connecting the United Way network and key stakeholders with live programs and content that engage educate and inspire participants from around the world. The Senior Director is responsible for ensuring seamless delivery of events managing a highperformance team maintaining UWWs professional standards and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The successful applicant must be solutionsoriented and proactive with client and executive leadership team requests anticipating issues integrating ideas and creative strategies. Success in the role includes developing compelling innovative and cohesive worldclass experiences that advance UWWs mission and impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develop and implement a comprehensive global strategy for external and internal events that aligns with the organizations overarching objectives and growth goals.
- Plan manage and execute a portfolio of events including clientfacing experiences industry conferences and internal initiatives.
- Develop events that have a clear creative narrative that align and drive strategy; secure plenary speakers and plenary experiences that give lift to the event narrative; support script development/process to fully connect the event experience and inspire participants.
- Create production flows and schedules; provide onsite management for general sessions at events to include set up technical direction rehearsals tear down and other oversight as needed.
- Identify key opportunities for global engagement through events conferences and partnerships.
- Act as a brand ambassador ensuring all events reflect UWWs identity and strategic priorities.
- Oversee all aspects of event production including venue selection vendor management logistics and onsite coordination.
- A keen eye for detail and a flare for creating meaningful and memorable professional experiences that drive business impact.
- Collaborate with senior leaders (at United Way Worldwide and across the United Way network) to identify and amplify key stories and messaging.
- Manage flawless of complex events.
- Plan and produce the worldwide events calendar.
- Define and track event KPIs to measure success gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide postevent analysis reports and recommendations to stakeholders.
Budget Management & Resource Allocation:
- Develop manage and optimize budgets for global events negotiate contracts ensure financial sustainability highquality event delivery and adherence to organizational standards.
- Analyze costeffectiveness and ROI of events making strategic recommendations for improvements.
- Deliver transparency reporting on financial excellence.
Compliance And Risk Management
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with policies procedures and local regulatory/legal requirements company policies and code of conduct
- Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with largescale events.
- Oversee the development and management of an organizational event crisis plan in partnership with internal teams.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management software.
- Experience with digital communications and CRM tools and databases.
- Comfortable with online webinar platforms for event production.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in marketing communications or business preferred
- A minimum of seven 7 years of meeting and convention planning experience including leadership role(s) in strategic planning and of domestic and international meetings.
- Minimum of five 5 years as a team leader responsible for managing staff.
- Demonstrated experience in bringing events to life from concept to completion.
- Experience working with production companies on the development and of mediumtolargescale conferences 1000 participants).
- Experience in developing and managing budgets.
- Demonstrated experience in developing managing and implementing an event/conference project plan.
- Proven ability to build relationships influence others and work effectively with individuals internally and externally at all levels.
- Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) preferred
- Nonprofit experience at a global organization is preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
- Eligible candidates must live in the US and be able to work in the US without need for work visa or residency sponsorship (relocation is not available).
- Available for occasional teleconferences outside of usual working hours to help ensure companylevel global coverage of executive needs.
- Travel may be required based on business needs (domestically and internationally) and attend virtual programs outside of working hours as needed.
- Available to travel as needed when required (up to 2025.
- Satisfactory complete of a background check.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Current passport and Real ID.
SALARY STATEMENT
The budgeted lifespan salary range for this position is currently $125000 to $140000 per year. Salary is determined by several factors including applicants knowledge skills experience position equity and market.
ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
United Way Worldwide seeks diverse qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education income and health United Way Worldwide is the place for you.
United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion creed disability veteran status marital status age sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry genetic information and other legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please emailand provide the nature of your request and your contact information.
We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni to apply.
United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: health dental life shortterm and longterm disability employee assistance program 403(b) plan tuition assistance paid time off family sick leave medical appointment leave parental/adoption leave dress for your day free parking onsite gym monthly volunteering opportunities and more.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Temp
