Dir Conferences & Events

Under the limited supervision of the Senior Director, Strategy, Alignment and Communications, and in partnership with other senior leaders the Director, Conferences and Events provides leadership to a team of Event Managers to plan, and execute, and evaluate professional internal and external meetings, state, regional and national conferences, and other special events hosted virtually or in-person by a variety of the Field Operations department teams. Manage Conferences, Events and Meetings • Have a proven ability to develop an event management plan which is required for the coordination and training of persons that are needed in the organization/planning and execution of all events. • Represent and negotiate on behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) with hotels and other vendors, always leading with our stated ICARE values. • Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop events staff according to BGCA’s policies and procedures, consulting with the Senior Director of Strategy, Alignment and Communications and Human Resources staff as needed. • Bachelor's degree required or five – eight (5-8) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.