Director of Events

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Full Time Management CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, Carefree, AZ, US

CIVANA’s mission is to inspire mindfully, measurably greater wellness in all who crave it. The CIVANA model is shaped by a wellness philosophy that serves everyone: happiness first, healthiness always. This is delivered via a curated wellness program that focuses on connecting mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs, providing guests with tools they can take with them wherever they go, and build upon each time they return.

2026 Newsweek’s World’s Most Extraordinary Spas

2026 The Zoe Report Readers’ Choice Awards: #5 Best U.S. Yoga Retreat

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 Travel & Leisure World’s Best Award
- Top 10 Destination Spa

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Award
- Top Destination Spa in the US

2025, 2024, 2023 Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Award

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 U.S. News & World Report
- Best Hotels in the US

2024 Oprah Daily Hotel O-Wards
- Top Wellness Resort to Find 2024 Your (Higher) Purpose

2024 Reader’s Digest - 20 Best Wellness Retreats to Help You Relax and Recharge

2023 Women’s Health Travel Awards
- Best Yoga Retreat in the World

AAA Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping Award

Complimentary access to wellness classes & programming

Complimentary shift meal

Affordable health insurance starting the 1st of the month following hire date

Generous Team Member & Friends & Family Resort rates and discounts

401K Retirement plan with Employer Matching

We are seeking passionate, service-oriented, positive, and hard-working individuals with a love for health and wellness, and an excitement for spa and hospitality.

• Provide leadership, management, and accountability (LMA) for the Events and Banquet teams.
• Lead the Events and Banquets team to ensure processes, organization, and event operations are set up for success.
• Serve as the primary liaison between groups and internal departments, communicating group needs clearly to Operations for flawless execution.
• Oversee and ensure the execution of Resume meetings and Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings.
• Monitor event delivery to maintain CIVANA’s high service standards and ensure a consistent guest experience.
• Ensure accurate post-event billing and reconciliation in partnership with Finance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Guest Experience, Food & Beverage, and Operations to deliver best-in-class group event experiences.

• 5+ years of experience in event management within luxury hospitality, resorts, or wellness environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi-day event programs.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both internally with staff and externally with clients.
• Ability to manage budgets, billing, and post-event reconciliation with accuracy.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.