Events Director

M-F 40 hours/week

Remote office with Travel required

Weekends and off hours could be required

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Event Strategy & Leadership 
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of enterprise‑wide events tied to large capital investments, market expansions, M&A, and high‑visibility initiatives. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for enterprise leadership, internal partners, and external stakeholders regarding all enterprise event activity. 
• Translate business objectives into event strategy, ensuring alignment with brand, enterprise communications, and organizational goals. 
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of event professionals, ensuring consistency of processes, tools, and execution standards. 
• Project & Stakeholder Management 
• Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Communications, Community Engagement, Government Affairs, Marketing, and other enterprise teams. 
• Direct complex project timelines, critical paths, vendor scopes, and event deliverables. 
• Coordinate closely with senior leaders to ensure alignment of event messaging, run-of-show, speaking engagements, and VIP experiences. 
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are clearly defined, communicated, and met throughout all phases of event development. 
• Event Planning & Execution 
• Oversee all aspects of large-scale event production, including venue selection, permitting, staging, AV, décor, hospitality, guest management, transportation, and run-of-show execution. 
• Establish and enforce best practices for enterprise event operations, safety, compliance, and contingency planning. 
• Lead on-site execution for major events, ensuring seamless delivery and a premium experience for guests, executives, partners, and media. 
• Budget, Vendor, & Resource Management 
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring financial accountability and cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. 
• Select, negotiate, and manage external partners and vendors, including production companies, caterers, rental suppliers, staging/AV partners, and creative agencies. 
• Optimize resource allocation across the team to support multiple enterprise events simultaneously. 
• Brand & Experience Quality Control 
• Ensure all events uphold company brand standards and deliver consistent, premium experience across markets. 
• Oversee creation of event materials, signage, creative assets, and branded elements. 
• Maintain post-event recap processes, tracking metrics, insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None

Education Required:

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent knowledge). 

Experience Required:

• 7+ years of experience in event management, project management, experiential marketing, or related fields.  
• Proven experience leading large-scale, high-stakes corporate, public, or government events.  
• 3+ years of people leadership experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong understanding of event production, logistics, and large-scale event workflows.  
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.  
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence at all organizational levels, including executives.  
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large event budgets.  
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.  
• Knowledge of various markets. 
• Ability to travel frequently and work non‑standard hours during event cycles.  
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Position requires living in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. 
• Position requires working weekends and outside of normal business hours.  
• Position requires occasional travel.  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.