Director, Regional Event Production

National Multiple Sclerosis Society•Raleigh, NC

3d•$70,000 - $79,000

About The Position

The Director, Regional Event Production partners to lead regional event production by connecting with regional leadership teams, systems, and cross-market implementation. The role translates regional vision into scalable processes and actionable plans, partnering across the event production team to drive accountability, coordination, and high-quality delivery in logistics, vendor services, fulfillment, and field execution. This market-based role supports the Southeast Region. The employee spends time in the community cultivating relationships, attending events, and supporting local initiatives. Travel is limited throughout the assigned market and region, with occasional overnight travel for regional and enterprise meetings, trainings, and events. The estimated hiring compensation range is $70,000–$79,000. Final offers are based on geographic location and career experience and may vary. The Society offers a competitive benefits package and describes this position as classified as Knowledge Expert.

Requirements

5–7+ years of event production experience, including 3–5 years in an event management or operations position.
Demonstrated ability to create strategic production and/or logistical plans, coach staff, develop and manage budgets, communicate, develop routes, and manage risk and crises to drive measurable results and support a positive, safe event experience.
Experience in a leadership position involving strategy creation and guiding a large team through multiple projects or events from conceptualization through implementation.
Experience providing strategic direction to a large team managing multiple priorities and complex situations to achieve specific results.
Strong teamwork skills and experience delivering organizational initiatives involving event execution and operations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex situations while adjusting effectively to multiple demands and challenges.
Strong relationship-building, written communication, and oral communication skills to provide leadership to a large team.
Ability to analyze data to assess strategy effectiveness and develop new strategies.
Results-driven approach, tenacity, and strong attention to detail.
Ability to build strong relationships while managing from afar.
Commitment to the National MS Society’s mission, vision, cultural values, and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the regional lead for execution of logistics, vendor coordination, site planning, and onsite production.
Translate national event strategies into regionally tailored plans and provide local insights for broader campaign planning and strategic initiatives.
Work with the Director of Vendor Management and Production to source and confirm labor and vendor support for events in the portfolio.
Collaborate with the RVP and regional leaders to deliver well-supported, high-impact events.
Act as the primary regional liaison to chapter teams for event operations support.
Support budget oversight, including tracking regional event expenses and vendor invoices.
Maintain documentation and performance metrics for regional event execution.
Lead assigned events strategically by developing comprehensive execution plans for staffing, vendor coordination, and contingencies, aligned with experience and production goals.
Uphold national standards, safety protocols, and brand integrity, ensuring consistent, high-quality event execution aligned with mission and experience goals.
Collaborate with the AVP and regional teams to resolve logistical challenges and share insights.