Director of Meetings

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Meetings in the United States.

This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of association meetings and events across multiple client organizations, ensuring seamless planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
You will lead a multidisciplinary meetings department, guiding both strategy and day-to-day operations while ensuring high-quality delivery across all events.
The position combines hands-on event oversight with strong team leadership, process optimization, and client-facing engagement.
You will work closely with executive leadership to align meeting strategies with organizational goals and client success metrics.
A key part of the role involves standardizing processes, improving efficiency, and elevating service quality across all meeting programs.
This is a highly visible position for an experienced events leader who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will oversee the Meetings Department’s operations, ensuring successful planning, coordination, and execution of client association events while leading a team of managers and specialists. You will also contribute to strategic planning, process improvement, client transitions, and vendor management to ensure consistent excellence across all programs.

Lead and manage the Meetings Department, including hiring, training, and performance development
Oversee end-to-end planning and execution of client meetings and association events
Ensure completion and quality control of all meeting task lists and deliverables
Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, staffing, and organizational goals
Support onboarding and transition of new and departing clients
Participate in business development and support expansion of client accounts
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, budgets, and cost optimization initiatives
Standardize processes, documentation, and operational workflows across the department
Oversee onsite event execution and troubleshoot issues in real time
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and client-specific requirements
Provide reporting, metrics, and performance updates to senior leadership

Requirements

This role requires an experienced meetings and events professional with strong leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of association or nonprofit event management. You are highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while leading teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

Bachelor’s degree required; CMP or equivalent certification preferred
2–5 years of experience in meeting or event management, ideally within associations or nonprofits
Strong leadership and team management experience
Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
Strong communication and client-facing abilities
Experience with vendor negotiation, budgeting, and contract management
Knowledge of industry best practices in meetings and event planning
Proficiency in MS Office and standard business tools
Ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges
Strong attention to detail and commitment to service quality excellence

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
Generous parental leave (up to 6 weeks)
Flexible work arrangements including remote options
Paid volunteer (“Give Back”) day for community engagement
Employee development and training opportunities
Profit-sharing and additional performance-based programs (where applicable)
Inclusive, flexible, and family-oriented work culture focused on well-being

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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