Hybrid Events Director: Strategy & Team Lead

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

403b retirement savings

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant Director of Events to lead the full lifecycle of a wide range of events, from intimate meetings to large community gatherings. You will supervise two Events Specialists and coordinate with vendors, clients and partners to deliver exceptional experiences.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of professional event planning experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience managing a high performing team.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal abilities with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings and some weekends.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute 200 events and meetings per year for varied audiences.
• Oversee vendor management, speaker bookings, timelines and budgets.
• Supervise events staff, interns, volunteers and contractors.
• Develop marketing collateral and promotional materials.
• Lead planning meetings and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Budget management

Market knowledge

Catering knowledge

Kashrut knowledge

Flexibility

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant Director of Events to lead the full lifecycle of a wide range of events, from intimate meetings to large community gatherings. You will supervise two Events Specialists and coordinate with vendors, clients and partners to deliver exceptional experiences.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.