Director of Events
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Events
Leadership Institute Arlington VA
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About the Leadership Institute
Founded in 1979 by its president Morton C. Blackwell the Leadership Institute (LI) a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit provides training in campaigns fundraising grassroots organizing youth politics and communications. The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics government and the media. Since its founding LI has trained more than 300000 conservative activists leaders and students.
Position Overview
The Director of Events is responsible for the strategic planning management and execution of the Leadership Institutes events portfolio including flagship programs fundraising events donor engagements and staff activities. This senior role oversees event operations logistics and staff ensuring excellence in execution and alignment with the Institutes mission and development goals.
The Director serves as a key leader in the organization and will hire train and manage the growing Events team collaborating across departments and cultivating vendor relationships. This role also plays a leading role in the planning and execution of special donor receptions and high-profile public events that advance the Institutes visibility and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead mentor and develop the Events team including direct oversight of the Programs Operations Coordinator and other event staff.
- Establish and manage departmental goals budgets and timelines to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Develop and implement systems for event planning vendor management and post-event evaluation.
- Oversee the use and maintenance of all LI event spaces including the 3rd floor rental space dormitories and staff apartment.
Event Planning & Execution
Oversee the strategic planning promotion and management of key Institute events such as:
- The Wednesday Wake-Up Club Breakfast
- The Annual National Conservative Fourth of July Soirée
- Donor and alumni events
- Regional or national conferences and receptions
- Manage the full event lifecycle from concept and logistics to staffing sponsorship and post-event analysis.
- Ensure high-quality experiences that reflect the Institutes standards of professionalism and mission alignment.
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
- Partner with the Development Department to plan and execute fundraising events and donor stewardship activities in the office and around the country.
- Identify and pursue sponsorship and partnership opportunities that support event success and Institute growth.
- Contribute to donor communications and event-related marketing to maximize engagement and financial support.
Operations & Facilities Management
- Oversee the use maintenance and scheduling of shared building spaces and facilities.
- Manage external clients utilizing LIs rental and event spaces ensuring a professional and mission-aligned experience.
- Direct the maintenance and stocking of all kitchens and on-site meetings spaces to ensure they are prepared to serve the needs of internal and external clients.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and ensure adequate supplies for all events and operations.
Staff & Culture Events
- Plan and execute internal events such as staff meetings retreats trainings and appreciation activities.
- Foster a positive organized and mission-driven environment across all event and operations initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred.
Minimum 57 years of event management experience including supervisory and budgetary responsibilities.
Proven experience with fundraising events donor relations or nonprofit development.
Excellent leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail ability to multitask and commitment to excellence.
Familiarity with conservative organizations or political movements preferred.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
