Director of National Events

Hanger, Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

Seeking a Director of National Events who will manage and lead the planning, coordination and support of Hanger’s annual conference (Hanger LIVE) and national patient-focused events, in addition to other larger-scale meetings requiring extensive logistical support and coordination. Includes strategy, development, budget management, and resource allocation.

Requirements

10+ years of event planning and management experience for large-scale multi-million dollar corporate events
Bachelor's degree
A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Extremely well organized with excellent time management skills
Superb critical reasoning skills, complemented by decisive and expedient change management skills
Proven project management skills
Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage multiple projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience effectively researching and negotiating venue sites, hotels, meeting spaces, and transportation
Demonstrated leadership ability
Experience leading support teams in coordinating events and projects, as well as working directly with vendors and contractors
Experience with managing events with high production value to include an understanding of effective theater/show production
Ability to collaborate across various internal teams and external partners and contractors
Experience with management of food and beverage services, marketing and collateral development, venue oversight, and exhibit management
Well-versed in hospitality trends and technologies
Complex problem solving ability
Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections
Effective interpersonal skills with strong negotiation knowledge and ability
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
Ability to manage several projects at a time
Ability to work extended hours as required
Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate Hanger LIVE and national patient-focused event logistics with event teams from pre-planning to concept development to completion to include but not limited to registration, communication, agendas, scheduling, travel/transportation, accommodations, menus, liaison with education component/vendors/exhibits, audio-visual, presentation and event production.
Research and negotiate vendor/venue contracts and provide oversight of vendor/venue commitments to include hotel, travel, AV, décor, scanning, furniture, entertainment, printers, mobile applications, drayage, and transportation and video/photo crews.
Develop, oversee and actively manage all areas of the Hanger LIVE budget.
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to clearly communicate event execution timing and expectations.
Research and recommend new systems and applications supporting conferences and events.
Interact with senior leadership to provide updates and recommendations on event execution and planning.
Provide on-site event leadership and partnership to deliver event as planned and serve as on-site lead for clear direction, to answer questions and provide solutions.
Assist with the coordination, planning and execution of other large-scale enterprise events and meetings that require advanced logistics and support to include but limited to regional meetings, Board meetings, and town halls.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages
8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401k Savings and Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
Relocation Assistance
Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest