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Director of Events & Activations
Gaithersburg, MD
$105,000 – $115,000 Base Salary + 5% Annual Bonus
Lead Extraordinary Experiences Beyond Traditional Hospitality
We are seeking an innovative Director of Events & Activations to lead the planning and execution of premium hospitality experiences for a flagship campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is not a traditional event management position. We're looking for a hospitality leader who thrives on creating memorable experiences—whether that's producing executive events on campus, transforming unique spaces into unforgettable venues, or coordinating off-site activations at parks, museums, theaters, community venues, and other unconventional locations. If you enjoy blending luxury hospitality, creative event production, and client relationship management, we'd love to speak with you.
What You'll Do
As the Director of Events & Activations, you'll lead the strategy, planning, and flawless execution of high-profile events while serving as a trusted advisor to internal clients and stakeholders. You'll be responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences that reflect our premium standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all aspects of event planning and activation strategy for a premier corporate campus.
- Build trusted relationships with internal clients and executive stakeholders.
- Lead the planning and execution of upscale corporate events, receptions, meetings, and special activations.
- Develop creative off-site experiences utilizing parks, museums, theaters, entertainment venues, community spaces, and other unique locations.
- Partner with culinary, catering, audiovisual, facilities, and operations teams to deliver seamless events.
- Manage event budgets, timelines, logistics, and vendor relationships.
- Ensure every event reflects luxury hospitality standards and exceeds client expectations.
- Identify new event concepts and innovative programming that enhance the overall campus experience.
- Analyze guest feedback and continuously improve the event experience.
- Mentor and develop an events team while fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and hospitality excellence.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in hospitality professionals who know how to create exceptional experiences—not just coordinate logistics.
Successful candidates may come from:
- Luxury hotels
- Upscale resorts
- Conference centers
- Destination Management Companies (DMCs)
- Wedding and special event venues
- Museums or cultural institutions
- Performing arts centers
- Festivals and experiential event organizations
- Corporate hospitality
- Convention centers
- Premium catering and event production companies
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality, event management, catering, conference services, or experiential events.
- Experience managing high-profile clients and VIP events.
- Proven ability to execute multiple large-scale events simultaneously.
- Strong budgeting, vendor management, and operational planning experience.
- Exceptional client relationship and communication skills.
- Creative mindset with the ability to develop unique event concepts.
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Comfortable working both on-site and off-site while managing complex event logistics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event management software.
What Makes You Successful
- Passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong collaborator who builds relationships across departments.
- Executive presence and professionalism.
- Innovative thinker who enjoys bringing new ideas to life.
- Committed to delivering luxury-level service.
Compensation & Benefits
- 5% annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities nationally
- A collaborative culture focused on hospitality excellence
JOB ID: 178810
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Charles Frede