Director, Events

The role

The Events Director works with the Events team and Education Services to organize and coordinate THMA events. This role handles member relationships for assigned forums or special initiatives and executes semi-annual membership events in person and virtually.

What you will do

• Create, plan and execute memorable member experiences for virtual and in-person events
• Manage event details including timelines, schedules, audiovisual, food and beverage, registration, app development, staffing and hotel room blocks
• Ensure Health System and Industry attendance goals are met
• Build, track, manage and report monthly on event budgets and reconcile with the Finance Team
• Supervise, develop and train direct report(s)
• Cultivate and maintain effective vendor relationships including negotiations, contracting, scheduling and onsite management
• Draft, manage, and execute a 20-week work plan
• Create, compile, manage, and report meeting data using Cvent or other software programs
• Manage the mobile app including personalized event schedules, directories, and materials
• Deliver world class customer service to all members attending events

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5-7 years of corporate or association meeting planning experience
• Demonstrated ability to execute tasks with a high attention to detail
• Previous direct supervisory experience
• Experience managing event budgets
• Proficiency with MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to maintain a stationary position for an extended period
• Ability to lift and move over 20 lbs
• Ability to work 16+ hour days when managing meetings onsite

Nice to have

• Previous experience with Cvent and Crowd Compass software
• CMP or other meeting/events certification

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• cell phone and commuter reimbursements
• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• learning and development programs
• coaching for working parents and caregivers
• free therapy and professional coaching sessions
• one-on-one financial coaching
• free legal support services

About the company

The Health Management Academy (THMA) brings together health system leaders and innovators to collectively address the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. The company offers a dynamic atmosphere with significant opportunities for employees.