Director of Marketing & Events

Director Of Marketing & Events

The University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression builds on UChicago's historic commitment and practices to provide a focal point for understanding and applying free expression, in academia and in the broader culture, in the United States and abroad. The Chicago Forum's mission is to promote the understanding, practice, and advancement of free and open discourse, in collaboration with faculty and the broader university community.

The Chicago Forum seeks a dynamic and experienced Director of Marketing & Events to lead our integrated marketing strategy and ensure the successful execution of all Forum events. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns that amplify the Forum's mission across diverse audience groups while overseeing the full lifecycle of event planningfrom conception to execution and post-event evaluation. The Director will serve as a key leader within a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to free inquiry, the engagement of diverse perspectives, and professional excellence. This individual will manage daily logistics, supervise the Digital Marketing & Communications Manager and student event staff, and ensure brand integrity and audience engagement across all touchpoints. The ideal candidate possesses superior organizational and communication skills, and a passion for fostering vibrant, inclusive programming within the University of Chicago community.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the planning, coordination, and successful execution of all Chicago Forum events, ensuring each meets the organization's standards of quality and mission alignment.
• Design and manage student event staff programs, including recruitment, training, supervision, and task assignment.
• Oversee vendor research, selection, and contract negotiation; monitor expenses and prepare comprehensive event cost reports.
• Develop and manage intricate event logistics, anticipating and resolving operational challenges with minimal oversight.
• Consistently evaluate event effectiveness, propose enhancements, and apply lessons learned to future events.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure event marketing campaigns are timely, effective, and audience-appropriate.

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Education : Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Application Documents :

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.