Chief of Events, Partnerships & Facilities

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) seeks a Chief of Events & Facilities to lead event strategy, booking, planning, and execution for Indiana Welcome Center and off-site programs. The role drives tourism, revenue, and community engagement, ensuring brand standards and safety across all venues.

The position oversees budgets, vendor management, and client relations, while collaborating with marketing, finance, and operations to deliver high-impact programs supporting SSCVA's

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate possesses strong experience in event management and sponsorship development.
• Demonstrated leadership, budgeting, and project management skills required.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills essential.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, hospitality, tourism, event management, business, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in event planning, venue management, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees booking and managing events at the Indiana Welcome Center and offsite locations.
• Develops, proposes, and leads the creation of new and innovative event concepts, programs, and experiences that attract visitors, engage the community, generate revenue, and enhance the SSCVA's tourism mission.
• Continuously identifies emerging event trends, opportunities, and community interests and develops creative programming ideas that can expand SSCVA's event offerings and visitor experiences.
• Identifies and secures sponsorships, partnerships, and funding opportunities to support events and programs.
• Establishes event pricing, policies, contracts, and procedures for internal and external facility rentals.
• Cultivates relationships with community partners, vendors, municipalities, and tourism stakeholders to expand event opportunities.
• Serves as the primary contact for event clients and partners from inquiry through post-event evaluation.
• Oversees event marketing collaboration with the marketing team to maximize attendance and visibility.
• Leads planning, logistics, and execution of SSCVA signature events, partner events, and community programs.
• Develops timelines, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, and vendor coordination for all events.
• Works with CFO on event budgets, revenue tracking, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance.
• Oversees on-site event operations including setup, teardown, staffing coordination, and vendor management.
• Ensures all events meet SSCVA brand standards, safety requirements, and customer service expectations.
• Conducts post-event evaluations and implements improvements for future programming.

Skills

Event management

Sponsorship development

Budgeting

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, hospitality, tourism, event management, business, or related field

Job description

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) seeks a Chief of Events & Facilities to lead event strategy, booking, planning, and execution for Indiana Welcome Center and off-site programs. The role drives tourism, revenue, and community engagement, ensuring brand standards and safety across all venues.

The position oversees budgets, vendor management, and client relations, while collaborating with marketing, finance, and operations to deliver high-impact programs supporting SSCVA's