Director of Events

OpenDor Media • New York, NY

4d • Remote

About The Position

OpenDor Media is seeking a Director of Events to own its calendar of live shows and donor events from initial request through final debrief. The role serves as the point of contact for event requests, works with the Chief Marketing Officer to set priorities and assign ownership, and leads events on site. The Director shapes how audiences experience OpenDor Media in person and supports the company’s mission as a global nonprofit media organization focused on Jewish and Israeli stories and ideas.

The position is exempt and fully remote, with travel to events one to two times per month. The Director works with Content, Development, Marketing, division heads, suppliers, and other stakeholders to deliver flagship live shows, donor gatherings, speaking engagements, live episodes, tours, and conferences. Responsibilities include setting budgets, securing approvals, booking venues and production teams, managing suppliers and contracts, maintaining an organization-wide events calendar, and measuring outcomes such as attendance and fundraising results. The role may require evening and some weekend work around events, as well as regular working-hour overlap with the UK and Israel.

OpenDor Media describes its culture as creative, excellence-driven, positive, committed to self-improvement, and collaborative. The organization is proudly positive about Israel and Zionism, celebrates Jewish and Israeli history and culture, embraces complexity and multiple perspectives, and values innovation and hard work.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in live events, experiential marketing, agency production, nonprofit galas, or live entertainment.
• Experience managing donor, VIP, or high-net-worth events for 150 to 1,000 guests from start to finish.
• Confident budget and supplier management, including contract negotiation.
• Ability to keep complex, multi-stakeholder projects on schedule.
• Based in the United States and able to travel one to two times per month.
• Able to work evenings and some weekends around events and maintain regular overlap with UK and Israel working hours.
• Knowledge of AI tools and a willingness to use them to improve work; hands-on experience with Claude specifically.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Comfort working with Google Workspace and Slack.
• Commitment to OpenDor Media’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Jewish nonprofit or community organization, or familiarity with Jewish and Israeli audiences.
• Live podcast, broadcast, or stage production experience.
• Established venue and supplier networks in Miami, New York, or Los Angeles.
• Working knowledge of kashrut, Shabbat, and Jewish holidays in event planning.
• Experience with Wrike.

Responsibilities

• Own flagship live shows, including setting budgets, securing approvals, booking venues and production teams, and leading on site.
• Work with Content and Development on stage conversations, VIP receptions, and guest lists for live shows.
• Plan and deliver parlor events and donor gatherings in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and other cities.
• Serve as the first point of contact for event requests and recommend priorities to the Chief Marketing Officer, including the appropriate owner, investment, and lead time.
• Maintain a centralized OpenDor Media events calendar.
• Serve as Marketing’s events liaison and support speaking engagements, live episodes, tours, and conferences led by division heads.
• Manage the events budget, negotiate supplier contracts, and develop templates and checklists.
• Build and maintain a network of venues, caterers, and audiovisual partners.
• Measure events against targets, including audience attendance and funds raised within 90 days, and apply lessons to future planning.
• Manage events from initial brief through final debrief, including timelines, suppliers, run of show, and day-of details.
• Coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders, track project milestones, and keep teams and suppliers on schedule.
• Travel to events one to two times per month and work evenings and some weekends as event schedules require.

Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Competitive salary.
• Paid days off for Jewish and national holidays, with vacation and sick time available from the first day.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
• High level of autonomy and direct access to leadership.
• Warm, collaborative culture and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed