Special Event Director - Downtown

The Special Events Director provides strategic leadership, planning, and execution for association-wide special events and community engagement initiatives that support the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region’s mission, fundraising goals, and organizational visibility. This position oversees the development, growth, and execution of signature events, including fundraising events, races, community initiatives, donor engagement opportunities, and sponsorship activations. Responsibilities Develops and leads the strategic vision and annual plan for YMCA association-wide special events and community engagement initiativesOversees the planning, organization, logistics, communication, execution, and evaluation of all assigned events and initiativesResponsible for achieving event attendance, sponsorship, fundraising, and engagement goalsDevelops and manages event budgets, financial tracking, forecasting, and reportingProvides leadership, direction, and follow-up with departments and stakeholders involved in event executionServes as the YMCA’s primary point of contact for event-related relationships including sponsors, vendors, venues, partners, medical/safety providers, contractors, and volunteersCultivates and maintains relationships with sponsors, donors, community leaders, and strategic partnersSupports sponsor stewardship, activation, recognition, and retention effortsOversees event timelines, deliverables, contracts, permits, deposits, insurance requirements, and compliance documentationEnsures all event data, reporting metrics, financial performance, attendance, and outcomes are accurately tracked and evaluatedCollaborates closely with the Mission Advancement team on fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, community outreach, and organizational initiativesRepresents the YMCA at community events, networking opportunities, public speaking engagements, and partnership meetingsProvides leadership oversight to ensure safe, mission-driven, and high-quality event experiencesServes as onsite lead and final decision-maker for assigned events and event operationsRecruits, trains, supervises, and supports volunteers, committees, interns, and event support staff as neededContinuously evaluates opportunities for innovation, growth, operational efficiency, and enhanced participant experienceRequirements Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer yearlyMaintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 yearsBloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every yearBenefits

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