Director of Meetings in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Meetings in the United States.

This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of association meetings and events across multiple client organizations, ensuring seamless planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
You will lead a multidisciplinary meetings department, guiding both strategy and day-to-day operations while ensuring high-quality delivery across all events.
The position combines hands-on event oversight with strong team leadership, process optimization, and client-facing engagement.
You will work closely with executive leadership to align meeting strategies with organizational goals and client success metrics.
A key part of the role involves standardizing processes, improving efficiency, and elevating service quality across all meeting programs.
This is a highly visible position for an experienced events leader who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

In this role, you will oversee the Meetings Department’s operations, ensuring successful planning, coordination, and execution of client association events while leading a team of managers and specialists. You will also contribute to strategic planning, process improvement, client transitions, and vendor management to ensure consistent excellence across all programs.

• Lead and manage the Meetings Department, including hiring, training, and performance development
• Oversee end-to-end planning and execution of client meetings and association events
• Ensure completion and quality control of all meeting task lists and deliverables
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, staffing, and organizational goals
• Support onboarding and transition of new and departing clients
• Participate in business development and support expansion of client accounts
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, budgets, and cost optimization initiatives
• Standardize processes, documentation, and operational workflows across the department
• Oversee onsite event execution and troubleshoot issues in real time
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and client-specific requirements
• Provide reporting, metrics, and performance updates to senior leadership

This role requires an experienced meetings and events professional with strong leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of association or nonprofit event management. You are highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while leading teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree required; CMP or equivalent certification preferred
• 2–5 years of experience in meeting or event management, ideally within associations or nonprofits
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities
• Experience with vendor negotiation, budgeting, and contract management
• Knowledge of industry best practices in meetings and event planning
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard business tools
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service quality excellence

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Generous parental leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Flexible work arrangements including remote options
• Paid volunteer (“Give Back”) day for community engagement
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Profit-sharing and additional performance-based programs (where applicable)
• Inclusive, flexible, and family-oriented work culture focused on well-being