Director of Event Management

The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado with a vision to be the global destination for food and agricultural discovery. It is the new home of the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University's Spur campus. But the future National Western Center isn't just new buildings. It's a destination unto itself. It's a mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner.

The opportunity:

NWC is in search of a talented Director of Event Management. This is a senior-level role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of all events for the organization. This will include developing event strategies, managing budgets, interpreting contracts, and ensuring the events management team is meeting goals and deadlines. This position will work with partners as needed and departments as well to make sure things are running smoothly and objectives established by the COO.

This is a multifaceted job with a broad spectrum of opportunities for professional development. You'll join a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus among the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market!

What you will do:

Reporting on event management in a strategic way for all executive and board meetingsManaging workload of Event Management team, assigning all events to team. Develop and implement comprehensive event plans and strategies aligned with operations and organizational goalsCreate and manage event budget, ensuring cost effectiveness and adherence to financial goals, managing expenses during the planning process in coordination with operationsSupervise and lead a team, providing guidance and support throughout the planning and execution of event processAttend industry events and networking, working to maintain a presence in the industryWork on best practices in the industry and apply to campus practicesWork with partners on any event management needsAssist with getting post event evaluations and oversight of settlement of process and post invoicing for NWCOther duties as assigned

What you will bring along:

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field5 - 7 year's experience in event planning and department managementStrong leadership and mentoring of staff and a department Experience in Arena, Convention, Stadium is helpfulThis role is physically demanding, requiring standing, walking, lifting, bending for long periods of timeExcellent oral and written communication skills. High EQ and interpersonal skills

This job may be a great fit if:

You embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below youYou are detail and results orientedYou are an entrepreneurial self-starter. You are a skilled problem solver who takes initiative and can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholdersYou act with respect, competency, and integrityYou work well as part of a teamYou excel at functioning in high pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional mannerYou are a collaborator by nature and seek to find ways to compromise. You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You have great time management and prioritization skillsYou are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your workYou have a track record of being dependableYou are excited about the opportunity to grow with the organizationYou are all-in on the mission of the National Western Center

Work location and hours:

This position can be performed through a mix of on-site and remote work in Denver, Colorado.

Compensation range:

The starting salary is $100,000 - $110,000

What we can offer you:

We offer family-friendly benefits and flexible work hours to all our employees.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time offPaid parental leave401k plan with a 4.00% company match Support for community involvement

Get to know us:

National Western Center is a reimagined 250-acre campus with new indoor and outdoor event venues, and more on the way! The brand-new Stockyards Event Center is a multipurpose space with two arenas, ample parking and views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. An outdoor plaza connects it to 20 acres of hardscaped yards for outdoor concerts, festivals, large equipment trade shows, sporting events, drive-in movies and more. The center is just two miles from downtown Denver and adjacent to the RiNo Art District, with easy access from Denver International Airport via I-70. Home to CSU Spur and the National Western Stock Show, the National Western Center is an emerging urban hub for food and agriculture discovery.

In 2018, the campus partners created the National Western Center Authority, a nonprofit organization responsible for operating, maintaining, programming, and promoting the National Western Center. The Authority is the primary entity responsible for ensuring the National Western Center achieves its mission. It is also responsible for developing a community investment fund benefiting the residents of the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in which the campus is located. The Authority's work is well underway in preparation for buildings being completed and the larger campus opening to the public. The Authority is guided by a 13-member board of directors. The Authority is doing business as (DBA) the National Western Center.

Our mission is to convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions. Join us!

We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter online at:

https://nationalwesterncenter.com/careers/