Director, Campaign and Engagement Events jobs in United States
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1 month ago

Director, Campaign and Engagement Events

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Director for their Campaign and Engagement Events within the Sloan Office of External Relations. This role involves leading the strategic planning and execution of over 25 annual events to foster alumni engagement and philanthropic support, while managing logistics, budgets, and a high-performing team.

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Responsibilities

Leads the strategic planning and execution of 25+ annual events, including Reunion Weekend and all campaign-related experiences, to foster alumni engagement and philanthropic support
Designs innovative programming aligned with MIT Sloan's priorities; collaborates with faculty and senior leadership; and manages event logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships
Leads campaign-related events from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with broader fundraising and engagement goals
Supervise two associate directors and guide a high-performing team in delivering impactful events
Partner with MIT's Resource Development and Alumni Association to coordinate school and Institute-wide engagement efforts
Drive event strategy, innovation, and operational excellence

Qualification

Event managementProject managementStrategic thinkingCventSalesforce Marketing CloudMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree
a minimum of five years of experience in event management, preferably within nonprofit or higher education settings
demonstrated strong project management, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
experience working with senior leadership, faculty, donors, and external vendors
proficiency in platforms such as Cvent, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Microsoft Office suite
high level of professionalism, initiative, and collaboration
strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Preferred

Experience engaging mid-career alumni
two years of supervisory experience ideally leading an event production team

Company

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
dateFounded in 1861
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://web.mit.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.11B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M

Leadership Team

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Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
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Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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