Director, Event Management, Special Events

Director, Event Management, Special EventsJoin our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!The Director of Event Management, Special Events provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the planning and execution of revenue-generating private events across the OCVIBE campus. This role is responsible for leading a team of full-time and part-time event professionals who deliver exceptional, hospitality-driven experiences for corporate, social, and premium clients.This position partners closely with Sales, Culinary, Operations, and Finance to translate client vision into flawlessly executed events that maximize revenue opportunities, drive repeat business, and elevate the OCVIBE brand. Events include corporate meetings and conferences, galas, buyouts, premium activations, and social celebrations across a diverse portfolio of venues and unique spaces.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in special event operations, team leadership, and premium guest service within large-scale entertainment, hospitality, or destination event environments.Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end execution strategy for all private and special events, ensuring consistency, quality, and excellence across all venues and experiencesEstablish and manage operational frameworks, timelines, and workflows that support high-volume, high-touch event executionPartner with the Special Events Sales team to support client acquisition, seamless handoffs, and execution against contracted deliverablesEnsure events are delivered in alignment with client expectations, brand standards, and revenue objectivesLead full lifecycle management of district-wide event equipment inventory, including tracking systems, preventative maintenance, repairs, parts procurement, and annual capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and acquisitions to ensure operational readiness and fiscal disciplineQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related fieldMaster's degree or equivalent professional experience preferredMinimum of 8 years of experience in event management or hospitality operations, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role overseeing teams and complex eventsDemonstrated experience leading venue event management operations across multiple properties simultaneously, ensuring consistency in service standards, operational execution, and client experience across diverse venuesProven success executing revenue-generating private events, including corporate, social, or premium hospitality experiencesDemonstrated ability to lead and motivate both full-time and part-time teams in fast-paced, guest-facing environmentsStrong financial acumen with experience managing labor budgets, forecasting, and operational efficienciesExceptional organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Operations, Culinary, and FinanceA passion for hospitality, client service, and delivering memorable, best-in-class event experiences aligned with company valuesCompany: OC Sports & Entertainment, LLCOur Commitment: We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!