Director of Events & Sponsorships

ImpactAssets• ,

8d•$190,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

ImpactAssets is seeking a Director of Events & Sponsorships to shape how ImpactAssets and ImpactAssets Capital Partners present themselves through events and sponsorships. The role combines approximately 30% strategic leadership with 70% hands-on execution, covering client and prospect convenings, thought leadership forums, virtual programming, and internal events. The Director partners with C-suite and senior stakeholders to turn organizational objectives, brand priorities, and complex messaging into impactful experiences for sustainability-minded ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private foundations, and other audiences. This is a full-time remote position that can be performed from anywhere in the United States. Travel is up to 25%, and the role requires willingness to work irregular hours. The position reports to the Chief Marketing Officer.

Requirements

At least 10 years of hands-on luxury or private events experience.
Strong vendor and venue network, with demonstrated ability to negotiate, secure exclusive access and premium services within budget, and manage vendors through execution.
Proven ability to manage sophisticated stakeholders, including HNW individuals, family offices, foundations, and corporations, and coordinate complex cross-functional deliverables.
Track record of developing high-impact programs and managing complex, high-visibility events.
Experience managing multi-tiered, high-value event budgets and negotiating contracts.
Exceptional project management skills and ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously under tight timelines.
Outstanding interpersonal communication, diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability.
High standards for discretion, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
Advanced problem-solving and crisis-management skills under pressure.
Willingness to travel up to 25% and work irregular hours.
Focus on continuous improvement and ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Excellent management skills and ability to manage multiple senior-level stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
Strong working knowledge of event and CRM platforms.
Strong Excel skills and ability to interface with various technology systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional certification such as CMP, DES, or equivalent.
Experience working with sustainable brands or in the impact space.
Experience planning events for UHNW individuals, family offices, foundations, or corporations.
Proficiency with Box and Asana cloud-based collaboration tools.
Knowledge of and passion for using investing to generate social or environmental impact.

Responsibilities

Define and manage the annual event portfolio in alignment with organizational growth, brand positioning, and business objectives.
Advise C-suite and senior stakeholders on events and translate strategic objectives, brand priorities, and messaging into bespoke experiences.
Partner with HR and department leaders to plan and execute internal events, including an annual all-hands and four department offsites.
Partner with the CEO and Executive team to plan and execute in-person Board meetings.
Source and cultivate relationships with vendors, venues, designers, caterers, and other partners across the country.
Design agendas, programming, and event formats that align with business priorities and resonate with target audiences.
Partner with senior leadership and subject matter experts to shape event narratives, themes, and speaker strategies.
Develop comprehensive event plans covering concepts, programs, timelines, vendor selection and management, invitations, logistics, follow-up, and ongoing engagement strategies.
Lead messaging and event flow for in-person and virtual events, including scripting and coordination with internal and external partners.
Manage sponsorships and industry engagements that expand reach and influence among priority audiences.
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of bespoke events, including pre-event, onsite, post-event, and follow-up activities.
Oversee onsite execution, direct teams and third-party partners, deliver a seamless guest experience, and resolve issues in real time.
Oversee virtual brand events in partnership with internal teams.
Lead sponsorship activation and performance tracking.
Manage event budgets, vendor contracts, procurement, and financial reconciliation, with attention to cost control, value, and sustainability.
Protect client privacy and security through discretion, confidentiality, and sensitivity.
Ensure compliance with applicable legal, tax, permitting, insurance, and other regulations.
Provide post-event reporting, ROI analysis, debriefs, and recommendations for relationship management and event improvement.
Where applicable, mentor and manage junior event staff or outside contractors.