CareerPlan

Director of Event Sales and Rentals

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-12
No visa sponsorship

Core

Develop a strategic earned income model for private event rentals and hospitality at the new Goel Center for Performance and Creativity, serving diverse communities and stakeholders to support A.R.T. season programming.

Role type

Director of Event Sales and Rentals

Builds

A robust calendar of private events (dinners, conferences, non-profit events) utilizing performance venues, rehearsal spaces, studios, and conference rooms.

Domain

Non-profit theater operations / Event management

Required skills

Strategic planning, sales management, budgeting, team leadership, contract negotiation, event operations, vendor management, marketing strategy, financial reporting, staff training

Preferred skills

Nonprofit events experience, knowledge of event management software, large-scale event planning

Technologies

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, event management software

Responsibilities

Develop 3-5 year sales goals and pricing models; prospect new business and manage complex negotiations; coordinate event planning, execution, and staffing; manage hiring, training, and performance of event support staff; maintain facilities inventory and storage; enforce rental policies and guest conduct standards.

Seniority

Director, senior leadership team