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Director of Events

Newark, NJ, us💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$100,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define and execute a high-standard event vision for a K-12 education network across multiple regions, focusing on meaningful staff recognition and professional development experiences.

Role type

Director of Events (Strategy & Execution)

Builds

Large-scale signature events, annual event calendars, and a centralized event standards playbook for a K-12 education network.

Domain

Education (K-12) + Event Management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Event Execution)

Required skills

Strategic vision setting, end-to-end event design, vendor negotiation, budget management, project management, team leadership, cross-regional coordination

Preferred skills

Hospitality or conference industry background, experience in entrepreneurial environments

Technologies

Google Workspace, Excel, Outlook, Project management tools

Responsibilities

Define event standards and playbooks, manage annual event calendars across regions, lead day-of execution for signature events, negotiate vendor contracts, manage event budgets, coach regional teams on event design

Seniority

Director, hands-on leadership

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