Job Description

Job Description

The Events Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various events at the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial. This role is crucial in ensuring the museum serves as a premier venue for public, private, and community events. The Events Director will manage all aspects of event planning and logistics, from initial inquiry to execution, while promoting the museum as a unique and historic destination. Furthermore, the Events Director will ensure successful events that align with organizational goals by managing budgets, coordinating vendors, supervising staff, and maintaining strong client relationships across various event types.

The Events Director is a forward-facing, senior staff role – with an eye on pro-active recruitment of new events, sponsorships, networking, and fundraising for the world’s most decorated Battleship.

The position is in-person, with some flexibility to Work From Home depending on the ship's schedule and supervisor approval.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Management:

• Design, organize, and oversee various Battleship-led events and private events on board the Battleship.
• Collaborate with clients to develop customized event experiences that meet their needs while preserving the historical integrity of the venue.
• Coordinate with internal teams (operations, marketing, development, volunteers) and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.

Business Development:

• Promote the Battleship New Jersey as a premier venue for events to drive revenue and community engagement.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, local organizations, and event planners to increase bookings.
• Develop and manage partnerships with vendors and sponsors to enhance offerings.
• Work with the Deputy Executive of Strategic Growth on all aspects of fundraising and development.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Prepare event budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure financial goals are met.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and vendors to maximize profitability.

Marketing and Promotion:

• Work with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns for events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in venue events management and coordination.
• Strong project management and organization skills include attention to detail and prioritizing and managing multiple tasks/projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills demonstrated with the ability to develop and maintain positive long-term relationships with outside vendors.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a professional manner both verbally and written.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task proficiently, work well under pressure with attention to detail and be creative with solutions to client needs.
• Ability to relate to a diverse customer and employee base.
• Must be able to work extended and flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills

• Enthusiastic self-starter committed to results.

• Self-starter

• Creative and forward-thinking ability.

• Positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude.

Additional Notes

Because we know that no one will meet 100% of what is expected for any role, and because we understand that some applicants could refrain from applying if they do not meet 100% of their qualifications, we urge you to consider applying if much of this description describes you.

Battleship New Jersey recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Battleship New Jersey may pursue all available avenues, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting, search firms, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Battleship New Jersey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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