Director of Events

Summary

Description

About the Role:

The Director of events is a leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the full events portfolio for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. This position sets the vision and creative direction for how the Chamber shows up in real-world experiences – producing unforgettable moments that range from intimate gatherings of 20 people to an arena packed with more than 1,400 people. As the executive producer of Chamber experiences, this role transforms strategy into meaningful moments that connect, inspire and move the business community forward. As a member of the management team, the Director of Events will come into an organization with a reputation for producing the most sought-after, sold-out events in the city. We’re looking for a bold, creative leader who wants to build on that momentum, experiment, innovate, and take something already great and make it unforgettable. This is a chance to define the next chapter for the Chamber and take us to the next level. We’re looking for a player-coach that will integrate seamlessly into a high-performing team, who can continue to iterate on what’s already working and improve what’s not. This is a highly visible role requiring strategic thinking, financial leadership, and the ability to work cross functionally with multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities:

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & VISION

• Develop and execute a comprehensive events strategy aligned with the Chamber's mission, revenue goals, and member engagement objectives
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership on event-driven initiatives that support organizational priorities
• Identify opportunities for innovation, revenue growth, and enhanced member experiences across the events portfolio
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with sponsorship, marketing, sales, government affairs, leadership foundation, programs, and economic development teams to ensure integrated organizational strategy
• Represent the Chamber at high-level industry events and serve as an ambassador for the organization

TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

• Directly supervise and develop the events team including Events Managers and Events Coordinator
• Establish team vision, goals, and performance metrics; conduct regular performance reviews and professional development planning
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build organizational capacity through strategic hiring, training, and succession planning
• Provide mentorship and coaching to develop future leaders within the events function
• Build technical and production competency across the events team through training, documentation, and clear standards for event execution
• Develop team expertise in event flow, run-of-show management, and on-site production leadership

FINANCIAL & OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT

• Own full P&L responsibility for the events portfolio with accountability for meeting or exceeding annual revenue targets
• Develop and manage the annual events budget; provide financial forecasting and reporting to executive leadership
• Establish and monitor performance goals for event performance including revenue, attendance, member satisfaction, and ROI
• Negotiate high-value vendor contracts and strategic partnerships
• Ensure all events operate within budget while maintaining quality standards
• Oversee complex production budgets for large-scale conferences and multi-day events, including AV. Staging, lighting and technical vendors
• Evaluate technical production investments to ensure strong ROI and elevated attendee experience

EVENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

• Provide executive oversight for complex, multi-day conferences and delegations (3-5 days) both in-market and out-of-market, including national and international programs
• Lead strategic planning and execution for large-scale conferences including agenda design, run-of-show, speaker management, attendee flow, and production timelines
• Ensure best-in-class technical production across all events, including audiovisual, staging, lighting, sound, room layout, and overall production quality
• Maintain a deep understanding of event production standards and technical requirements, ensuring the right systems, vendors, and setups are in place for each event format
• Establish and train the events team (and other stakeholders) on technical excellence, production workflows, and event quality standards to deliver consistently high-impact experiences
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Cultivate relationships with key sponsors, partners, venues, and vendors
• Collaborate with the sponsorship and sales teams to maximize sponsor value and retention
• Serve as the primary liaison for high-profile events and VIP relationships
• Ensure sponsor benefits are delivered with excellence and demonstrate clear ROI
• Build strategic partnerships that enhance event offerings and organizational reach

ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

• Use events as a strategic tool to drive member engagement, retention, and recruitment
• Support Chamber initiatives through targeted event programming
• Ensure events reflect the Chamber's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Contribute to organizational strategic planning and goal-setting

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in event management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, high-profile events with budgets exceeding $2mm annually
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams
• Strong working knowledge of event production, audiovisual systems, staging, lighting, and sound design
• Must have experience with CRM and event management platforms (Salesforce, Blackthorn, Monday.com)
• xperience leading multi-day conferences and high-production events (1,000+ attendees)
• Ability to translate strategic event vision into detailed run-of-show and production execution
• Strong financial acumen including budget development, P&L management, and revenue forecasting
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously
• Executive presence with ability to engage confidently with senior leadership, board members, and high-profile stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with ability to balance big-picture vision with operational details

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, or related field
• Experience in corporate, association, or chamber of commerce events
• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) or equivalent certification
• Must have experience with CRM and event management platforms (Salesforce, Blackthorn, Monday.com)
• Established relationships within Denver business community

Success in this Role Looks Like:

• The Chamber's events portfolio consistently meets or exceeds revenue and attendance goals
• Events are recognized as best-in-class experiences that drive member engagement and organizational visibility
• The events team is high-performing, motivated, and positioned for continued growth
• Strategic partnerships and sponsorships deliver mutual value and long-term relationships
• Multi-day conferences and flagship events run seamlessly with high production quality and exceptional attendee experience
• Events demonstrate consistent technical excellence in flow, sound, lighting, staging and overall execution
• The events team operates with clear production standards and confidence in managing complex live environments
• Event strategy is fully aligned with and advances organizational priorities
• Financial performance demonstrates strong ROI and supports organizational sustainability

To learn about compensation, benefits and more about the role please check out our career center https://bit.ly/4qHC3Oj .