Maymont
Director of Special Events & Event Sales
Maymont - Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park, located in Richmond, Virginia, with many unique experiences for all to enjoy, including the historic Maymont Mansion, The Robins Nature Center, arboretum, formal gardens, and habitats for native Virginia wildlife and farm animals. Since 1975, Maymont has been maintained and operated by the nonprofit Maymont Foundation, committed to creating experiences that delight, educate and inspire its guests.
The Maymont Foundation is seeking a Director of Special Events & Event Sales who will lead the teams responsible for creating memorable experiences for guests and supporters through Maymont's large scale community events, special events and private event sales. This position will ensure successful delivery of events and their positioning within the organization's strategy and reports to the CFO & VP of Business Operations.
Essential Functions
Lead and manage Maymont's special events and private event sales teams to expand engagement with guests and supporters, increase brand awareness, and grow revenue Develop and manage budgets for special events and event sales including maintaining ongoing projections and forecasts, as well as preparing comprehensive performance and results analysis Engage in strategic planning, analysis and decision making as a member of the senior leadership team, committed to achieving organizational goals and budgetary needs Lead organizational event-related efforts by formulating short- and long-term special events and event sales strategies aligned with Maymont's strategic plan Lead idea generation for the continued optimization of special events and event sales opportunities Provide leadership for the special event team, the event sales team and the larger organization Communicate thoroughly and regularly with all direct reporting staff to share senior level direction and cross-departmental information Coach and guide direct reporting staff to understand and focus on achieving organizational goals and objectives Lead the conceptual design, planning, preparation and execution of special events Partner with the marketing and advancement team to ensure consistency and cohesiveness of Maymont's brand and strategy through special events and event sales Oversee coordination with internal departments to ensure resource needs are effectively anticipated, communicated and coordinated Work closely with fundraising team to create and solicit sponsorship and funding opportunities for special events Build, liaise and nurture relationships with industry partners, commerce and visitor associations, and key stakeholders Coordinate with administrative and financial team on contracts and agreements, billing, insurance, permitting, and other legal and administrative matters Engage fully in the life of the organization serving as a visible and hands-on presence at Maymont's special and community events Participates in Maymonts events as needed, which may be outside of regular work schedule Assist with other duties and tasks as assigned
Education And Experience
5+ years of experience in large-scale community event management, demonstrating growth in responsibility and advancement; nonprofit experience preferred Experience managing a team required Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required Experience in budget development, tracking, and reporting required Working knowledge of the Greater Richmond Region desired
Competencies
Strong leadership abilities and the ability to lead teams and individuals Enthusiastic, self-motivated and professional demeanor Excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and across teams Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies Superior judgment and diplomatic skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records and conversations Highly organized, detail-oriented approach, and the ability to think analytically Ability to manage multiple competing tasks with organization and accuracy Ability to pass a background check Valid driver's license required with reliable transportation to/from Maymont
Physical Demands
Frequent sitting, standing, walking and talking for extended periods Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid-time-off and health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Maymont Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Ability to pass a background check needed
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Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park, located in Richmond, Virginia, with many unique experiences for all to enjoy, including the historic Maymont Mansion, The Robins Nature Center, arboretum, formal gardens, and habitats for native Virginia wildlife and farm animals. Since 1975, Maymont has been maintained and operated by the nonprofit Maymont Foundation, committed to creating experiences that delight, educate and inspire its guests.
The Maymont Foundation is seeking a Director of Special Events & Event Sales who will lead the teams responsible for creating memorable experiences for guests and supporters through Maymont's large scale community events, special events and private event sales. This position will ensure successful delivery of events and their positioning within the organization's strategy and reports to the CFO & VP of Business Operations.
Essential Functions
Lead and manage Maymont's special events and private event sales teams to expand engagement with guests and supporters, increase brand awareness, and grow revenue Develop and manage budgets for special events and event sales including maintaining ongoing projections and forecasts, as well as preparing comprehensive performance and results analysis Engage in strategic planning, analysis and decision making as a member of the senior leadership team, committed to achieving organizational goals and budgetary needs Lead organizational event-related efforts by formulating short- and long-term special events and event sales strategies aligned with Maymont's strategic plan Lead idea generation for the continued optimization of special events and event sales opportunities Provide leadership for the special event team, the event sales team and the larger organization Communicate thoroughly and regularly with all direct reporting staff to share senior level direction and cross-departmental information Coach and guide direct reporting staff to understand and focus on achieving organizational goals and objectives Lead the conceptual design, planning, preparation and execution of special events Partner with the marketing and advancement team to ensure consistency and cohesiveness of Maymont's brand and strategy through special events and event sales Oversee coordination with internal departments to ensure resource needs are effectively anticipated, communicated and coordinated Work closely with fundraising team to create and solicit sponsorship and funding opportunities for special events Build, liaise and nurture relationships with industry partners, commerce and visitor associations, and key stakeholders Coordinate with administrative and financial team on contracts and agreements, billing, insurance, permitting, and other legal and administrative matters Engage fully in the life of the organization serving as a visible and hands-on presence at Maymont's special and community events Participates in Maymonts events as needed, which may be outside of regular work schedule Assist with other duties and tasks as assigned
Education And Experience
5+ years of experience in large-scale community event management, demonstrating growth in responsibility and advancement; nonprofit experience preferred Experience managing a team required Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required Experience in budget development, tracking, and reporting required Working knowledge of the Greater Richmond Region desired
Competencies
Strong leadership abilities and the ability to lead teams and individuals Enthusiastic, self-motivated and professional demeanor Excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and across teams Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies Superior judgment and diplomatic skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records and conversations Highly organized, detail-oriented approach, and the ability to think analytically Ability to manage multiple competing tasks with organization and accuracy Ability to pass a background check Valid driver's license required with reliable transportation to/from Maymont
Physical Demands
Frequent sitting, standing, walking and talking for extended periods Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid-time-off and health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Maymont Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Ability to pass a background check needed
Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Maymont by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Special Events” roles.
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