Director of Special Events & Event Sales

The Maymont Foundation is seeking a Director of Special Events & Event Sales who will lead the teams responsible for creating memorable experiences for guests and supporters through Maymont's large scale community events, special events and private event sales. This position will ensure successful delivery of events and their positioning within the organization's strategy and reports to the CFO & VP of Business Operations. Education and Experience: • 5+ years of experience in large-scale community event management, demonstrating growth in responsibility and advancement; nonprofit experience preferred • Experience managing a team required • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required • Experience in budget development, tracking, and reporting required • Working knowledge of the Greater Richmond Region desired Competencies: • Strong leadership abilities and the ability to lead teams and individuals • Enthusiastic, self-motivated and professional demeanor • Excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing • Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and across teams • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies • Superior judgment and diplomatic skills • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records and conversations • Highly organized, detail-oriented approach, and the ability to think analytically • Ability to manage multiple competing tasks with organization and accuracy • Ability to pass a background check • Valid driver's license required with reliable transportation to/from Maymont • Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus