Director of Events

This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic creation, development, and flawless execution of high-impact events on behalf of TheLinkU and its clients. The Director of Events will work closely with our clients and our local staff, and in some cases oversee local event managers. Team & Vendor ManagementBuild, mentor, and manage a high-performing events team including full-time staff, contractors, and event-day volunteers.Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for all team members.Cultivate and maintain a robust network of preferred vendors, partners, and venues in our markets Lead post-event debriefs and implement continuous improvement processes across the team. QualificationsRequiredMinimum 8 years of progressive event management experience, with a strong track record of executing multiple large-scale, concurrent events.Demonstrated experience managing events with 500+ attendees, complex logistics, and multi-vendor coordination.Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in dynamic, deadline-driven environments.Exceptional project management skills with mastery of event planning tools and software.Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-event budgets of varying scale.Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.Willingness and ability to travel as needed and work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends during event periods. PreferredExperience in sports, NIL, entertainment, or lifestyle event verticals.Prior experience working directly with brands, sponsors, or athletes in an events capacity.Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or equivalent professional certification.Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field.