Director of Events and Hospitality

The Simons Foundation is seeking a Director of Events and Hospitality to manage the ongoing operations and strategic evolution of the Foundation's Events and Hospitality functions. Lead and develop an Events team of 10+ professionals and a 12-person Hospitality team Provide leadership, mentorship, and establish clear performance expectations, for the team leads, ensuring alignment and efficiency across departments Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement Build strong partnerships across departments to ensure a unified, transparent and well-communicated approach to event execution and hospitality management Event Strategy and Operations Oversee all daily hospitality functions, including 20+ pantries, and a 240-seat dining room, organizing the delivery of 400+ meals daily Ensure hospitality operations meet the highest standards of cleanliness, quality, and service presentation Oversee and support the in-house Hospitality team and various vendor relationships Direct the daily lunch program, collaborating with the internal team and external vendors to ensure quality and efficiency Financial Management & Vendor Engagement Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in Hospitality and Event management Strong people management and mentorship, with demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities of large in-house teams and external vendor resources Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent events of varying scale and complexity Strong financial acumen including budget development and oversight, forecasting, expense management, contract negotiation, and ROI analysis Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in event management software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite Related Skills & Other Requirements Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:

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