Global Director, Event Marketing & Experiences

Joint Commission; Kentucky; On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Commission is seeking a Director of Event Marketing & Experiences to lead strategy, planning and execution of domestic and international events. You will partner with the CMO, executives and cross-functional teams to advance our mission, strengthen brand and drive growth through high-impact conferences and tradeshows.

You will oversee major events like SPARK and UNIFY, ensuring quality, governance and measurable outcomes while integrating events with broader campaigns and sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, event management, marketing, communications or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience leading complex events and large-scale programs.
• Experience planning domestic and international events with multiple stakeholders and sponsors.
• Strong understanding of events' role in brand strategy, campaigns, and ROI.
• Ability to collaborate with senior executives, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide events strategy aligned with brand and objectives.
• Lead as primary events partner to the Chief Marketing Officer and stakeholders.
• Plan and execute domestic/international events, conferences, and tradeshows.
• Oversee major enterprise conferences ensuring program integration and attendee experience.
• Integrate events with campaigns, sponsorships, communications, and post-event follow-up.
• Manage budgets, vendors, registrations, travel, AV, signage, and sponsorship fulfillment.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Vendor management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Communications

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cvent

Job description

Joint Commission is seeking a Director of Event Marketing & Experiences to lead strategy, planning and execution of domestic and international events. You will partner with the CMO, executives and cross-functional teams to advance our mission, strengthen brand and drive growth through high-impact conferences and tradeshows.

You will oversee major events like SPARK and UNIFY, ensuring quality, governance and measurable outcomes while integrating events with broader campaigns and sponsorships.