Director, Events

Position Title : Director, Events

Department : Finance, Strategy & Events

Reporting To : Chief of Staff

Supervises : Manager, Events

Based in : Washington, D.C. Metro Area

Overview

Who We Are : The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) has been the nation’s leading voice on the issues most essential to clean energy expansion for over 20 years. The ACORE staff brings decades of experience, passion, and dedication to their jobs, translating into tenacious execution for our members and partners in driving the clean energy revolution forward. We believe in a clean energy future. We also believe in enjoying where you work. ACORE is proud to be named by The Nonprofit Times as one of the best nonprofits to work for in 2023.

Who We’re Looking For : ACORE is seeking a Director of Events to inform the strategy, design, and execution of the organization’s convenings, building on our existing best-in-class events. From large-scale conferences to intimate salon dinners, the Director will ensure every ACORE event advances our mission, elevates our brand, and delivers measurable value to members and stakeholders. In addition to stewarding ACORE’s flagship events, this leader will play a central role in developing new, revenue-generating event concepts that expand ACORE’s impact and financial sustainability.

Key Job Duties

Event Production & Management

• Maintain best-in-class standards for event design, execution, and attendee experience.
• Oversee planning and execution for three annual conferences, plus a portfolio of workshops, webinars, dinners, and receptions.
• Develop and manage event budgets, monitor expenses and revenue, and report regularly on performance.
• Negotiate contracts with hotels, venues, and service providers to achieve cost savings and maximize value.
• Coordinate on the creation of event marketing plans, promotional signage and collateral with the Senior Marketing Manager.

Programming & Content Development

Leadership & Collaboration

Evaluation & Innovation

The Must-Haves :

The Perks of Working at ACORE :

Non-Discrimination

ACORE is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Compensation : $100,000-$120,000

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