Director, Events

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. 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. Responsibilities Team Management Manage and develop a team of Events Associates supporting 150+ events per quarter across all 3i marketsOwn hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for the events teamAllocate team resources across regions and balance workload as the event calendar evolvesServe 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 marketsOversee the international venue and vendor network: negotiate preferred rates, establish quality benchmarks, and expand coverage into new marketsEnforce quality standards for production, marketing collateral, and attendee communicationsCross-pollinate what's working across regions: ensure a great dinner format in one market becomes available to every marketIdentify and resolve operational bottlenecks before they become team-wide problems Budget & Reporting Track the consolidated events budget; manage regional allocations and flag variances against planBuild and report on program KPIs: attendance rates, member utilization, cost per event, NPS, and regional coverageDrive 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 calendarsCoordinate with brand and marketing leadership on event design, look and feel, content, speaker logistics, new event formats and programming conceptsSupport 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 reportsTrack record of building or scaling an events function - not just executing events, but building the systems that let others execute them wellStrong operational instincts: you default to process and repeatabilityComfortable managing a team of junior associates and keeping multiple workstreams on track simultaneouslyComfortable managing both up and across - you'll work closely with GMs who know their territories and with leadership who prioritizes ROIBudget management experience; able to operate within financial constraints while maintaining qualityHigh-touch sensibility - you understand what makes an event feel special vs. genericBased in New York City What We Offer Competitive CompensationComprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k)Collaborative office environment at 41 Madison-a hub for leading founders and investorsPaid time off - Unlimited vacation

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