Director, Event Production & Operations

The Culinary Institute of America; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Special Events Society, Inc. is seeking a Director – Production Operations to lead the CIA Copia and Greystone event portfolio, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional hospitality across all activations.

You will manage budgets over half a million, mentor a multi-disciplinary team, and partner with CIA departments to deliver experiences from planning through post-event evaluation while upholding fiscal discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years of leadership in event/conference operations or production.
• Experience managing multi-day events with budgets over $500k.
• Proven ability to lead hospitality or operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and execution for events at CIA Copia and Greystone.
• Establish priorities, timelines, and resource allocation across programs.
• Direct Associate Directors and teams across special events and conferences.
• Develop and manage operating budgets for Copia and Greystone Consumer Programs.
• Ensure programs meet CIA brand standards, safety, and hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Event operations

Hospitality

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Event Management, or related field

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft Office

Event technologies

Job description

The International Special Events Society, Inc. is seeking a Director – Production Operations to lead the CIA Copia and Greystone event portfolio, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional hospitality across all activations.

You will manage budgets over half a million, mentor a multi-disciplinary team, and partner with CIA departments to deliver experiences from planning through post-event evaluation while upholding fiscal discipline.