Director, Events & Partnerships

Chief • New York, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Events & Partnerships will lead the strategy, production, financial stewardship and execution of partnership activities of Chief’s event portfolio across the country. This role owns the end-to-end delivery of Chief’s high-impact, large scale in-person events requiring regular travel and onsite leadership.
In addition to flawless execution, this role brings a partnership-oriented mindset, identifying opportunities to maximize value through venue relationships, vendor negotiations, and strategic collaborations. You will serve as a trusted leader within the Events function, providing clear visibility into budgets, timelines, and outcomes, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver exceptional, on-brand experiences for our members.

Requirements

• Bring experience managing complex event budgets and communicating financial updates to senior leadership.
• Lead small teams and external vendors with confidence, clarity, and accountability.
• Navigate high-growth, fast-paced environments with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Apply strong project management and operational rigor while maintaining creative excellence.
• Think strategically about how events can drive broader business goals, partnerships, and brand impact.
• Deeply curious and engaged with emerging trends in events, brand partnerships, and experiential marketing.
• Enjoy the creative curation of brand partnerships, thoughtfully integrating them to enhance and elevate the overall event experience.
• Create thoughtful, engaging, and elevated event experiences tailored to executive audiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with both in-person and remote teams.
• Stay calm under pressure and bring a polished, confident presence to both in-person and virtual environments.
• Embrace a “no task too big, no task too small” approach while operating at a senior level.
• Use systems and tools to streamline in-person and virtual event production.
• Remain relentlessly curious—always asking, “How can we do this better?”
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to cities across the U.S.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required by event schedules.
• This role is NYC metro area based, required in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision and long-term roadmap for Chief’s high impact and in-person event portfolio, aligning large-scale national industry events and the ChiefX Summit Series with company priorities, member needs, and business objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Chief’s in-person national large-scale events, from concept through execution and post-event reconciliation, ensuring a consistently high-quality experience.
• Oversee production and programming timelines, holding teams and vendors accountable to deadlines and standards.
• Provide senior-level production leadership across all event categories offered by Chief.
• Own all operational elements of events including food & beverage, production & design, rentals, staffing, vendors, reporting, and on-site execution.
• Lead creative development, strategic planning, and execution, including partnership activations for the ChiefX Event Series.
• Own and manage event budgets with rigor and transparency, ensuring costs are tracked, reconciled, and optimized.
• Provide regular budget updates and post-event reporting to leadership, highlighting spend, savings, and ROI.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality through thoughtful planning and negotiation.
• Ensure all events adhere to established budget systems, financial guidelines, and approval processes.
• Approach venue sourcing and vendor selection through a partnerships lens, identifying opportunities for value exchange, cost efficiencies, and long-term relationships.
• Lead venue and vendor research, scouting, negotiation, and contracting in both existing and new markets.
• Maximize partnership opportunities when booking venues, including added value, co-marketing, and in-kind support where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, agencies, speakers, and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Serve as a key point of contact across internal stakeholders including Programming, Community, Marketing, Experience, Product, and local Clubhouse teams.
• Provide clear communication, documentation, and best practices to ensure alignment and scalability across teams.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, contractors, and outsourced staff, providing guidance and leadership on-site and remotely.
• Ensure all events comply with local regulations, safety requirements, and company standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Flexible vacation policy
• 20 weeks of paid gender neutral parental leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, 401(k)
• Opportunity to work for a startup focused on driving real change for women in business
• Opportunity to create and attend inspiring experiences and events with leaders of the industry
• Access to our ongoing virtual Chief member exclusive content, including workshops, thought leadership, and iconic speakers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees