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Vice President, Events & Experiences
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 190000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate infrastructure and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago Toronto and London with offices across North America Europe Asia and the Middle East the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.
Founded on a culture of innovation HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today the firms global team consisting of more than 520 professionals is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.
Harrison Street is seeking a Vice President of Events and Experiences to lead the design and delivery of best in class highly differentiated experiences for institutional investors senior executives and employees.
This role operates at the intersection of investor relations brand and employee experience translating firm priorities into curated memorable engagements that elevate the Harrison Street brand.
This individual will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team and is accountable for delivering consistently exceptional experiences. Every event should feel intentional unique and executed at a level that reflects the firms ambition and attention to detail.
This is not a traditional event planning role. It requires strong creative judgment a high bar for quality and the ability to deliver original thoughtful experiences that stand out.
Responsibilities:
Investor & Client Experiences
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of our flagship investor conference including program development content coordination venue selection and on-site execution
- Design and deliver bespoke experiences for institutional investors and senior clients including exclusive events (e.g. The Masters private dinners and industry conferences)
- Partner with Investor Relations and senior executives to align event strategy with broader client engagement and fundraising objectives
- Elevate the firms brand through thoughtful high-touch details (gifting hospitality personalization)
Executive & CEO-Led Initiatives
- Work directly with the CEO to develop and execute strategic event concepts that support firm priorities and relationships
- Serve as a trusted partner in managing high-profile confidential and time-sensitive initiatives
- Ensure seamless execution and white-glove experience for senior executives and external stakeholders
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Design and execute a thoughtful and elevated employee events strategy across offices
- Oversee internal events that reinforce our culture and employee experience including town halls offsites and social programming (e.g. happy hours celebrations firm-wide events)
- Create experiences that strengthen culture drive engagement and feel distinct from typical corporate events
- Manage branded materials and employee-facing touchpoints including curated swag and gifting programs
Operations & Vendor Management
- Own event budgets timelines and logistics with a strong focus on efficiency and quality
- Build and manage relationships with venues agencies and vendors globally
- Implement scalable processes and best practices across all event types
- Track and evaluate event effectiveness incorporating feedback and continuous improvement
Requirements:
- 812 years of experience in event planning experiential marketing or hospitality preferably within a high-touch corporate environment
- Experience supporting senior executives and institutional clients in high visibility settings
- Proven ability to deliver complex high quality events with strong attention to detail
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
- Strong creative instincts paired with disciplined execution
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Willingness to travel and support events outside of standard business hours
- Experience managing budgets and vendor negotiations
Key Attributes:
- Exceptional aesthetic judgment and taste
- High bar for quality and unwillingness to settle for standard or repeatable formats
- Creative thinker who brings original ideas and a strong point of view
- Thinks like a host not an organizer
- Calm under pressure; solutions-focused
- Highly polished and professional
- Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Proactive resourceful and accountable
What Sets This Role Apart:
- Direct partnership with the CEO and senior leadership
- Opportunity to define how our brand shows up with investors and employees
- High degree of ownership and creative autonomy
$150000 - $190000 a year
For Illinois Only: The expected base salary range for this position is $150000 to $190000. Actual salaries may vary based on a number of factors including skills experience and qualifications.
In addition to base salary total compensation at Harrison Street includes a generous discretionary bonus along with a comprehensive range of benefits including medical financial and wellness programs designed to support our employees both professionally and personally.
Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact our ADA Accessible Line at oremailprotected. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street.
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About Company
Focused exclusively on alternative real assets, Harrison Street is an investment management firm that combines innovation and process rigor to execute differentiated strategies.
