Event Director

LGBT+ Startup Initiative Job Description: Event Director The LGBT+ Startup Initiative is hosting its annual global convening in Paris, France in May 2025, to unleash new ideas, strategies, and resources. The LGBT+ Startup Initiative team is seeking an experienced Event Director to manage all logistics related to the upcoming convening in Paris, France in May 2025. Skills and Qualifications • Extremely detail oriented, excellent record keeper, meticulous attention to detail • Energetic, resourceful, resilient, and a natural problem solver • Proven track record of producing and/or managing successful events • Ability to stay calm and focused when unforeseen challenges arise • Experience working with LGBT+ communities and leaders; exposure to global LGBT+ issues strongly preferred Knowledge of/ expertise in global LGBT+ issues strongly preferred • Conversant/ fluent in French preferred but not required • Excellent communicator, verbally and in writing • Flexibility and adaptability, especially in challenging circumstances • Comfort engaging personally with a wide variety of leaders, including high profile participants • Ability to anticipate and methodically address and/or eliminate logistical challenges, both with advance timing and within high pressure environments • Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a small, fast-moving team