Director of Events and Special Projects

Director of Events and Special Projects 🌟
Location: San Francisco | Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Join GLIDE, a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices and transforming lives! 🌈 We're looking for a Director of Events and Special Projects to lead our special events portfolio and collaborate across all departments to elevate our mission.

About GLIDE:
At GLIDE, we create pathways out of poverty and crisis, empowering individuals, families, and communities to thrive. Our commitment to addressing societal issues like poverty, housing, and social justice guides everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Strategize: Provide vision for GLIDE’s largest public-facing events and special projects.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work cross-functionally to design strategic and goal-oriented events.
• Steer Events Committee: Lead the Events Steering Committee monthly meetings to enhance inter-organizational collaboration.
• Team Leadership: Oversee the Special Events Team in planning and executing signature performances and events.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors for event execution and negotiate for economies of scale.
• Mentorship: Develop and mentor the Special Events team to ensure high performance.
• Community Involvement: Attend all assigned events, providing onsite support and representing GLIDE’s mission.

Qualifications:

• Education: BA degree with 5-7 years in special events management or equivalent experience.
• Relationship Management: Exceptional skills with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.
• Event Production: Proven experience in executing large performances and events.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to collaborate to grow revenue significantly.

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year 💰

GLIDE values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of color, differently-abled individuals, and LGBT persons. GLIDE participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

Work Environment:
Located in the Tenderloin neighborhood, GLIDE operates with an "open door" policy for community interaction.

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Join us in creating a radically inclusive and loving community! 🌍✨