Director, Events – New York
3i is hiring a Director of Events to run the day-to-day operations of 3i’s international in-person events program. This is the person who makes sure 150+ events per quarter are executed on time, on budget, and at the quality level our members expect. You will manage a team of Events Associates, build and enforce the processes that keep the machine running, and serve as the operational backbone of the events function.
Programming direction, content themes, speaker sourcing, and overall event design are largely led by the regional GMs and brand leadership. The focus of this role is execution – translating that vision into consistently excellent events across every market by building strong systems, managing the team, and ensuring operational excellence end to end.
This role is based full-time in our New York City office near Madison Square Park and reports to the Co-Founder and Chief Platform Officer.
Responsibilities
Team Management
Manage and develop a team of Events Associates supporting 150+ events per quarter across all 3i markets
Own hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for the events team
Allocate team resources across regions and balance workload as the event calendar evolves
Serve as the escalation point when GM and Events Associate priorities conflict
Process & Operations
Build and maintain the operating playbook: templates, checklists, and vendor standards that ensure consistency across markets
Oversee the international venue and vendor network: negotiate preferred rates, establish quality benchmarks, and expand coverage into new markets
Enforce quality standards for production, marketing collateral, and attendee communications
Cross-pollinate what’s working across regions: ensure a great dinner format in one market becomes available to every market
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks before they become team-wide problems
Budget & Reporting
Track the consolidated events budget; manage regional allocations and flag variances against plan
Build and report on program KPIs: attendance rates, member utilization, cost per event, NPS, and regional coverage
Drive cost efficiency through vendor negotiations and procurement at scale without compromising quality
Coordination with GMs & Leadership
Partner with regional GMs to translate their programming plans into executable event calendars
Coordinate with brand and marketing leadership on event design, look and feel, content, speaker logistics, new event formats and programming concepts
Support Summit and large-format event execution as directed by senior leadership
About You
5-8 years of experience in events, hospitality, or operations, with at least 2 years managing a team or direct reports
Track record of building or scaling an events function – not just executing events, but building the systems that let others execute them well
Strong operational instincts: you default to process and repeatability
Comfortable managing a team of junior associates and keeping multiple workstreams on track simultaneously
Comfortable managing both up and across – you’ll work closely with GMs who know their territories and with leadership who prioritizes ROI
Budget management experience; able to operate within financial constraints while maintaining quality
High-touch sensibility – you understand what makes an event feel special vs. generic
Based in New York City
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Collaborative office environment at 41 Madison—a hub for leading founders and investors
Paid time off – Unlimited vacation
Skills Required
- 5-8 years of experience in events, hospitality, or operations
- At least 2 years managing a team or direct reports
- Experience building or scaling an events function
- Budget management experience
What We Do
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