Director of Large-Scale Convenings & Learning

DREAM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

DREAM seeks a Director of Convening Operations to lead planning, logistics, and execution of in-person Convenings and online webinars for partner schools. You will manage multi-track events, ensure high-quality experiences, and coordinate curriculum resources for distribution.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in operations and events, with a track record of handling large, multi-stakeholder programs in educational settings. Start-up mindset and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in operations and large-scale event management, required.
• K-12 education event/ops experience highly preferred; others considered.
• Led large-scale, complex events for 100+ participants with multiple vendors.
• Excellent operational, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of two-day in-person Convenings per semester for 100+ participants.
• Create detailed project plans, show flows, and processes with vendors, space, catering, and programming.
• Organize monthly webinars and partner-focused events for NYC DOE audiences.
• Oversee packaging and distribution of AI curriculum and resources for partners.

Skills

Project management

Operations

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Written materials

Time management

Adaptability

Data-informed decisions

Startup mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

DREAM seeks a Director of Convening Operations to lead planning, logistics, and execution of in-person Convenings and online webinars for partner schools. You will manage multi-track events, ensure high-quality experiences, and coordinate curriculum resources for distribution.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in operations and events, with a track record of handling large, multi-stakeholder programs in educational settings. Start-up mindset and strong communication skills are essential.