Director of Events

CVSR•Garfield Heights, OH

3d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) seeks a creative, energetic leader to develop, market, plan and deliver memorable large-scale events and on-going programs that bring people to the railroad and support our mission and revenue goals. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Events works closely with the Directors of Development, Marketing and other leaders to create and deliver engaging events, programs and fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality/Tourism Management, Event Planning, Business Administration or related field (preferred)
Experience managing complex events, entertainment venues, tourism operations or comparable guest-facing operations.
Previous supervisory experience, including experience leading managers or professional staff.
Experience developing and managing budgets
Organization and Project Management
Interpersonal and Relationship Building abilities
Written and Verbal communication skills
Financial Literacy
Ability to work effectively across departments
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities
Ability to identify and appropriately escalate risk
Adaptability and Flexibility

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Events Department.
Work collaboratively across departments to develop high quality impactful events.
Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of special events and seasonal programs.
Establish departmental priorities, expectations and performance standards.
Provide Managers with direction, coaching and support necessary to successfully lead their respective areas.
Partner with Marketing on developing event descriptions, promotional timelines and guest communications.
Collaborate with Development team around sponsorships, fundraising and donor relations.
Maintain financial accountability by planning, budgeting and forecasting for Events.
Monitor costs and financial performance of concessions and merchandise.
Ensure quality of programming and customer satisfaction.
Liaison for National Park Service to obtain Special Use Permits (SUPs), Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs), and participate in Operations meeting.
Coordinate contracts with vendors/third parties.
Perform other duties as assigned.