Events Director Full Time NEW

12820 Enterprise Corporate – Brand: Partnerships

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

M-F 40 hours/week

Remote office with Travel required

Weekends and off hours could be required

Pay Range

$63.45 – $95.20

Major Responsibilities

• Enterprise Event Strategy & Leadership
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of enterprise‑wide events tied to large capital investments, market expansions, M&A, and high‑visibility initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for enterprise leadership, internal partners, and external stakeholders regarding all enterprise event activity.
• Translate business objectives into event strategy, ensuring alignment with brand, enterprise communications, and organizational goals.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of event professionals, ensuring consistency of processes, tools, and execution standards.
• Project & Stakeholder Management
• Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Communications, Community Engagement, Government Affairs, Marketing, and other enterprise teams.
• Direct complex project timelines, critical paths, vendor scopes, and event deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with senior leaders to ensure alignment of event messaging, run-of-show, speaking engagements, and VIP experiences.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are clearly defined, communicated, and met throughout all phases of event development.
• Event Planning & Execution
• Oversee all aspects of large-scale event production, including venue selection, permitting, staging, AV, décor, hospitality, guest management, transportation, and run-of-show execution.
• Establish and enforce best practices for enterprise event operations, safety, compliance, and contingency planning.
• Lead on-site execution for major events, ensuring seamless delivery and a premium experience for guests, executives, partners, and media.
• Budget, Vendor, & Resource Management
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring financial accountability and cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Select, negotiate, and manage external partners and vendors, including production companies, caterers, rental suppliers, staging/AV partners, and creative agencies.
• Optimize resource allocation across the team to support multiple enterprise events simultaneously.
• Brand & Experience Quality Control
• Ensure all events uphold company brand standards and deliver consistent, premium experience across markets.
• Oversee creation of event materials, signage, creative assets, and branded elements.
• Maintain post-event recap processes, tracking metrics, insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent knowledge).

Experience Required

• 7+ years of experience in event management, project management, experiential marketing, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, high-stakes corporate, public, or government events.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong understanding of event production, logistics, and large-scale event workflows.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence at all organizational levels, including executives.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large event budgets.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of various markets.
• Ability to travel frequently and work non‑standard hours during event cycles.
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Position requires living in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area.
• Position requires working weekends and outside of normal business hours.
• Position requires occasional travel.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise-driven, large-scale events including groundbreakings, grand openings, milestone ceremonies, major investment project events, and other enterprise-level activations. Ensures all events align with corporate strategy, brand standards, and enterprise priorities while delivering excellence across stakeholder engagement, logistics, project management, budgeting, and onsite execution. Leads event planning, vendor relationships, risk mitigation, and high-quality execution at scale.