Director of Luxury Experiences & Programming

BHC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BHC is seeking a Director of Programs in Chicago to design and execute an ambitious calendar of member experiences across culinary, arts and culture, wellness, travel, and entertainment. This role blends creative vision with rigorous operations, requiring collaboration across departments and strategic partnerships with world-class talent.

The ideal candidate will craft signature experiences that elevate the Club’s brand, manage a growing programming team, and ensure flawless execution with a

Qualifications

• Experience crafting luxury experiences within hospitality, private clubs, or lifestyle brands.
• Proven ability to curate programs across culinary, arts, wellness, travel, and entertainment.
• Experience building partnerships with chefs, artists, brands, and cultural organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual programming strategy aligned with the Club’s brand and member interests.
• Curate experiences across culinary, arts, wellness, travel, entertainment, family, sports, and lifestyle.
• Oversee planning, timelines, budgets, staffing, and processes for all programming.
• Build and mentor a high-performing programming team and establish operating standards.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with world-class talent and brands; manage external vendors.

Skills

Creative vision

Operational discipline

Partnership development

Team leadership

Job description

BHC is seeking a Director of Programs in Chicago to design and execute an ambitious calendar of member experiences across culinary, arts and culture, wellness, travel, and entertainment. This role blends creative vision with rigorous operations, requiring collaboration across departments and strategic partnerships with world-class talent.

The ideal candidate will craft signature experiences that elevate the Club’s brand, manage a growing programming team, and ensure flawless execution with a