Director, Events
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Job Description
Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground aggregate and invest capital for impact advance housing policy at every level of government and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982 we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states the District of Columbia Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands all to make home and community places of pride power and belonging.
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At Enterprise youll be part of a diverse committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. Youll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where youre valued and supported in your growth journey.
Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with anexceptional benefits package.
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced events director to lead our events team of 3 members. This role is responsible for planning and executing mission-driven brand-building events from start to finishensuring each experience is thoughtfully designed professionally delivered and aligned with organizational goals. The Director partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors manages logistics and supports the development of best-in-class events.As the leader of the events team they are responsible for planning and executing 60 events across the country for all of Enterprises divisions. The Director will recommend a plan for the year in coordination with senior leaders to set the strategy audience and goals for our bi/annual marquee events including but not limited to:
Special events (New York Gala Southland Social Soiree by the Bay)
Property grand openings and groundbreakings
Stakeholder convenings (Investor Conference EPF Peer Network CEO trips)
Program and grant related events and trainings (FBDI HABC Lobby Day)
Employee events (all staff retreat headquarters annual picnic and holiday party)
Board events (annual retreat board meetings and dinners property tours)
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand goals audiences timing and budget to develop tailored event plans.
- Make recommendations that strengthen brand visibility partnership engagement and organizational culture.
- Vendor & Budget Management
- Source negotiate and manage vendors including venues production companies hotels caterers A/V teams etc.
- Lead RFP processes contract negotiations invoicing and budget reconciliation for all centralized events.
- Event Planning & Execution
- Lead end-to-end event planning including run-of-show space and stage design speaker management and on-site coordination.
- Ensure flawless execution of in-person hybrid and virtual events.
- Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Manage and mentor a high-performing Events Team.
- Provide strategic oversight prioritize team workload and identify opportunities to leverage systems and processes to support our work.
- Enterprise-Wide Event Support & Platform Ownership
- Oversee the organizations event management platform (e.g. Cvent)building templates serving as user support and managing vendor relationships.
- Support internal event leads across the organization with tools training and best practices.
- Maintain all event data for grant-reporting purposes.
- National Conferences
- Coordinate with teams attending key national conferences (Novogradac NCHSA AHF Live and TAAHP) and support exhibit booths swag sponsorships etc.
- Plan stakeholder receptions including site selection and contracts and invite lists.
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience leading high-visibility high-quality eventsparticularly fundraising and mission-driven eventsdelivered on time and within budget.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple complex events and vendor relationships simultaneously including contract negotiation and performance oversight.
- Experienced in leading and mentoring an events team providing strategic direction professional development and hands-on coaching to ensure high performance and collaboration.
- Strong strategic and executional balanceable to operate at both the macro planning level and in hands-on event delivery.
- Excellent project management communication and time management skills with the ability to juggle high-priority time-sensitive initiatives in a fluid deadline-driven environment.
- Skilled in problem-solving and issue resolution with a proactive mindset and follow-through until resolution.
- Experience working directly with C-level executives and senior leadership including supporting executive visibility at events.
- Self-motivated and adaptable team player capable of independently managing workload while contributing to long-term planning and growth of the event program.
- Proficiency in event management platforms (Cvent strongly preferred); quick learner eager to continuously develop new skills.
- Willingness and excitement to travel as needed and work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and initiatives.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
Total Rewards at Enterprise:
You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family.
The base salary for this role is $115000 to $125000 depending on level of skills and experience.
The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills education location experience and performance. The salary range is just a part of the total rewards package provided to employees at Enterprise and other rewards may include annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
At Enterprise our benefits form a major component of our total rewards package. Benefits include dental health and vision care plans as well as family-building benefits such as fertility adoption surrogacy support and gender-affirming care. Enterprise allows flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. We offer health advocacy EAP and mental health benefits. We round out our total rewards package by offering financial education wellness programs and auto-enrollment in the companys 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally you will have learning and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
