Director, Regional Event Production

National Multiple Sclerosis Society•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Director, Regional Event Production leads the regional execution of event production by partnering with regional leadership teams, systems, and cross-market implementation. The role translates regional vision into scalable processes and actionable plans, and works across the event production team to drive accountability, coordination, and high-quality delivery in logistics, vendor services, fulfillment, and field execution. This is a market-based role supporting the Southeast Region. The employee spends time in the community cultivating relationships, attending events, and supporting local initiatives. The position includes limited travel throughout the assigned market and region, as well as occasional overnight travel for regional and enterprise meetings, trainings, and events. The role is classified as Knowledge Expert. The Society supports employee growth through a structured career-development approach, with clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and to empowering employees to bring their authentic selves to work.

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.
Leadership experience creating strategy 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 team-player skills and experience delivering organizational initiatives involving event execution and operations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex situations while adjusting effectively to competing demands and challenges.
Strong relationship-building and written 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, tenacious, and highly attentive to detail.
Ability to build strong relationships while managing from afar.
Commitment to the mission, vision, cultural values, and expectations of the National MS Society.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit experience.

Responsibilities

Lead regional execution of event logistics, vendor coordination, site planning, and onsite production.
Translate national event strategies into regionally tailored plans and provide local insights to inform broader campaign planning and strategic initiatives.
Work with the Director of Vendor Management and Production to source and confirm labor and vendor support for portfolio events.
Collaborate with the RVP and regional leaders to deliver well-supported, high-impact events.
Serve 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.
Serve as strategic lead for assigned events and develop comprehensive execution plans, including staffing, vendor coordination, and contingency planning, aligned with experience and production goals.
Uphold national standards, safety protocols, and brand integrity to ensure 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.