Head of Event Operations & Experiences

Living Planet Aquarium; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, UT is seeking a Director of Event Operations & Experiences to lead the events function, overseeing sales and operations, driving revenue growth, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences across the campus venues.

The role requires extensive leadership in event operations, pricing strategies, planning, staffing, and budget management, with hands-on leadership during major events and complex situations to deliver on client promises and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in hospitality, event management, operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead event operations and sales teams to meet revenue goals.
• Oversee planning, staffing, production timelines, and vendor coordination for events.
• Ensure profitability and exceptional guest experiences across the Aquarium’s venues.
• Develop budgets, staffing plans, and operational standards.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure readiness and resource commitments.

Skills

Event operations leadership

Sales leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Vendor coordination

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, event management, or related field

Job description

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, UT is seeking a Director of Event Operations & Experiences to lead the events function, overseeing sales and operations, driving revenue growth, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences across the campus venues.

The role requires extensive leadership in event operations, pricing strategies, planning, staffing, and budget management, with hands-on leadership during major events and complex situations to deliver on client promises and organizational