Director, Event Management, Special Events

## Director, Event Management, Special Events Apply locations:
Anaheim time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition :
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** Mission:
** To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions.
** Vision:
** We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects.  Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community.
** Values:
** Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold##

Job Title:

Director, Event Management, Special Events
** Pay Details:
** The annual base salary range for this position in California is $130,000 to $160,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Director of Event Management, Special Events provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the planning and execution of revenue-generating private events across the OCVIBE campus. This role is responsible for leading a team of full-time and part-time event professionals who deliver exceptional, hospitality-driven experiences for corporate, social, and premium clients.

This position partners closely with Sales, Culinary, Operations, and Finance to translate client vision into flawlessly executed events that maximize revenue opportunities, drive repeat business, and elevate the OCVIBE brand. Events include corporate meetings and conferences, galas, buyouts, premium activations, and social celebrations across a diverse portfolio of venues and unique spaces.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in special event operations, team leadership, and premium guest service within large-scale entertainment, hospitality, or destination event environments.
** Responsibilities
* *** Event Management & Execution Strategy
*** Lead the end-to-end execution strategy for all private and special events, ensuring consistency, quality, and excellence across all venues and experiences
* Establish and manage operational frameworks, timelines, and workflows that support high-volume, high-touch event execution
* Partner with the Special Events Sales team to support client acquisition, seamless handoffs, and execution against contracted deliverables
* Ensure events are delivered in alignment with client expectations, brand standards, and revenue objectives
* Lead full lifecycle management of district-wide event equipment inventory, including tracking systems, preventative maintenance, repairs, parts procurement, and annual capital expenditure (Cap Ex) planning and acquisitions to ensure operational readiness and fiscal discipline
** Team Leadership & Workforce Management
*** Directly manage and develop a team of full-time Event Managers and a flexible part-time event execution staff
* Build staffing models and labor strategies that balance service excellence, efficiency, and profitability
* Create a culture of accountability, hospitality, and continuous improvement through training, coaching, and performance management
* Serve as an on-site leader during major events, providing real-time decision-making and escalation support
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