The Director of Event Management oversees the planning, development, marketing, and production of Corporate Travel’s large-scale organizational events.  This role is minimally responsible for the Good News Cruise and Good News Conference brands and other smaller-scale events.  The scope of this position will expand over time to assume oversight of other conferences and events yet to be developed.

The Director of Event Management interacts with current Corporate Travel staff in various other departments (graphic design, client relations, etc.) and may help recruit and develop additional staff within the Event Management Department to progress future conference and event opportunities.

The position reports directly to the Corporate Travel President.

The position requires proactive leadership to execute all aspects of the vision and mission of the Events by CTS brand.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• ·         Ownership and leadership over the marketing and promotion of assigned theme events and conferences, including but not limited to the Good News Cruise and Good News Conference brands. Areas of focus include:
  • Event branding schemes
  • Brochure development
  • Event web presence and online reservation functionality
  • Recruitment and contracting of new promotional partners
  • Collaboration and regularized meeting facilitation with established promotional partners
  • Pursuit and support of promotion through guest speakers or artists, where applicable
  • Development and support of promotion through social media, where applicable
  • Branded merchandise selection and procurement (pillow gifts, promotional apparel, etc.)
• ·        Ownership and leadership over the development and production of assigned theme events and conferences, including but not limited to the Good News Cruise and Good News Conference brands. Tasks include:
  • Venue inspection, negotiation, and selection
  • Supplier partner negotiation and selection
  • Event costing models that establish accurate breakeven analysis and profitability targets
  • On-site event branding
  • Tour Management staffing and assignment
  • Itinerary / agenda scheduling
  • Venue / event programming
  • Collaboration with production partners for staging, lighting, sound, video-recording needs
  • Program booklet development, proofing, and printing
  • Shipping and delivery of all requisite materials for successful production of events
• ·         Participation in the recruitment, training, and oversight of Event Management staff, as required.

Requirements 

• ·       Bachelor’s degree in related field
• ·       5 years business and project management experience
• ·        Disciplined accuracy and attention to detail
• ·        Flawless punctuality and timeliness
• ·        Familiarity with domestic and international travel destinations
• ·        Passion for event management and cultural travel
• ·        Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously of varying complexity while protecting quality of work
• ·        Ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within the organization and with external partners
• ·        Willingness to support endeavors outside of business hours when necessary
• ·     Patience and empathy for clients and peers
• ·     The ability to present calmly while under pressure
• ·     Moderate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite products
• ·     Ability to work full-time
• ·     Ability to travel for training, venue inspection, and event production purposes
• ·     Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Compensation Package

• ·        Competitive annual salary
• ·        Profit share bonus potential paid at end of each year
• ·        401(k) plan with discretionary contributions made by the Company at the end of the year
• ·        Contributory health insurance
• ·        Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability plans 
• ·     Eligibility for IATA membership