Job Title: Events DirectorDepartment: EventsReports To: Operations Director
Directs: Events Department StaffPrepared Date: 07/12/2024
SUMMARY: The Events Director supports and manages guest services, events, home keeping, and dining room. This person should have a detailed understanding of the full Microsoft Office suite, be able to proactively solve problems and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment.
SALARY RANGE: $70K - $75K DOE
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Contribute to the vision for the development of the programs and property of Sunrise Ranch by participating on the Sunrise Ranch Development Advisory Team.
Create a year-round calendar of events that engages people in an experience of renewal, learning, and transformation.
Create a beautiful welcoming atmosphere for staff, participants, visitors, and residents.
Optimize the participant’s experience of Sunrise Ranch, creating loyal clients.
Support event leaders to offer the optimal experience to their participants.
Develop strong relationships between event leaders and Sunrise Ranch, making us a desirable context for their work.
Effectively oversee the hosting of events from start to finish, including external event leader’s events, events developed by Emissaries of Divine Light, and other events developed by Sunrise Ranch.
Plan the financial performance of the department.
Optimize the net income of the department, increasing revenue and managing expense.
With the Human Resource Department and senior management, hire, train, support, and retain staff to contribute at a high level to the department.
Develop, teach, and maintain quality administrative processes for the Events Department.
Oversee marketing of non-EDL programs, sales, contracts, event logistics, guest services, audio/visual, and housekeeping.
Work harmoniously with other departments of Sunrise Ranch, especially maintenance, information technology, and human resources.
Communicate supportively and lovingly to new sales leads, staff, and guests in all cases.
Offer visionary, inspirational leadership for the Events Department.
Report to the Operations Director.
As a member of the staff of Sunrise Ranch, contribute to the overall success and fulfillment of our mission through:
Creative, uplifting expression that inspires others
Enthusiastic contribution to the fabric of the Sunrise Ranch community
Diligent, productive work that contributes to the Sunrise Ranch team effort
Supporting, promoting and contributing to the vision, plan and work of the Spiritual Director and the Trustees of Emissaries of Divine Light
Clear supportive surround for guests, visitors, and short-term staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 5 years of event experience
Ability to see and organize the big picture pertaining to the department
Very strong ability to prioritize
Ability to manage people
Very strong ability to handle a large scope of details and follow-up to completion
Thrive under pressure
CONDITIONS:
Work Availability: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, exact hours negotiable. 24/7 availability.