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Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.
Join us at enterprisecommunity.org
Working at Enterprise
At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.
Enterprise offers career opportunities in our
offices across the country
with an
exceptional benefits package
.
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced events director to lead our events team of 3 members. This role is responsible for planning and executing mission-driven, brand-building events from start to finish—ensuring each experience is thoughtfully designed, professionally delivered, and aligned with organizational goals. The Director partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors, manages logistics, and supports the development of best-in-class events.
As the leader of the events team, they are responsible for planning and executing 60+ events across the country for all of Enterprise’s divisions. The Director will recommend a plan for the year in coordination with senior leaders to set the strategy, audience, and goals for our bi/annual, marquee events, including but not limited to:
Special events (New York Gala, Southland Social, Soiree by the Bay)
Property grand openings and groundbreakings
Stakeholder convenings (Investor Conference, EPF Peer Network, CEO trips)
Program and grant related events and trainings (FBDI, HABC, Lobby Day)
Employee events (all staff retreat, headquarters annual picnic and holiday party)
Board events (annual retreat, board meetings and dinners, property tours)
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand goals, audiences, timing, and budget to develop tailored event plans.
Make recommendations that strengthen brand visibility, partnership engagement, and organizational culture.
Vendor & Budget Management
Source, negotiate, and manage vendors including venues, production companies, hotels, caterers, A/V teams, etc.
Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, invoicing, and budget reconciliation for all centralized events.
Event Planning & Execution
Lead end-to-end event planning, including run-of-show, space and stage design, speaker management, and on-site coordination.
Ensure flawless execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Manage and mentor a high-performing Events Team.
Provide strategic oversight, prioritize team workload, and identify opportunities to leverage systems and processes to support our work.
Enterprise-Wide Event Support & Platform Ownership
Oversee the organization’s event management platform (e.g., Cvent)—building templates, serving as user support, and managing vendor relationships.
Support internal event leads across the organization with tools, training, and best practices.
Maintain all event data for grant-reporting purposes.
National Conferences
Coordinate with teams attending key national conferences (Novogradac, NCHSA, AHF Live, and TAAHP) and support exhibit booths, swag, sponsorships, etc.
Plan stakeholder receptions, including site selection and contracts, and invite lists.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience leading high-visibility, high-quality events—particularly fundraising and mission-driven events—delivered on time and within budget.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated success managing multiple complex events and vendor relationships simultaneously, including contract negotiation and performance oversight.
Experienced in leading and mentoring an events team, providing strategic direction, professional development, and hands-on coaching to ensure high performance and collaboration.
Strong strategic and executional balance—able to operate at both the macro planning level and in hands-on event delivery.
Excellent project management, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to juggle high-priority, time-sensitive initiatives in a fluid, deadline-driven environment.
Skilled in problem-solving and issue resolution, with a proactive mindset and follow-through until resolution.
Experience working directly with C-level executives and senior leadership, including supporting executive visibility at events.
Self-motivated and adaptable team player, capable of independently managing workload while contributing to long-term planning and growth of the event program.
Proficiency in event management platforms (Cvent strongly preferred); quick learner, eager to continuously develop new skills.
Willingness and excitement to travel as needed and work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, required.
Total Rewards at Enterprise:
You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family.
The base salary for this role is $115,000 to $125,000, depending on level of skills and experience.
The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range is just a part of the total rewards package provided to employees at Enterprise, and other rewards may include annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
At Enterprise, our benefits form a major component of our total rewards package. Benefits include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits, such as fertility, adoption, surrogacy support, and gender-affirming care. Enterprise allows flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. We offer health advocacy, EAP, and mental health benefits. We round out our total rewards package by offering financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others.
#LI-JW1 #ID #PGM
Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.
Join us at enterprisecommunity.org
Working at Enterprise
At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.
Enterprise offers career opportunities in our
offices across the country
with an
exceptional benefits package
.
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced events director to lead our events team of 3 members. This role is responsible for planning and executing mission-driven, brand-building events from start to finish—ensuring each experience is thoughtfully designed, professionally delivered, and aligned with organizational goals. The Director partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors, manages logistics, and supports the development of best-in-class events.
As the leader of the events team, they are responsible for planning and executing 60+ events across the country for all of Enterprise’s divisions. The Director will recommend a plan for the year in coordination with senior leaders to set the strategy, audience, and goals for our bi/annual, marquee events, including but not limited to:
Special events (New York Gala, Southland Social, Soiree by the Bay)
Property grand openings and groundbreakings
Stakeholder convenings (Investor Conference, EPF Peer Network, CEO trips)
Program and grant related events and trainings (FBDI, HABC, Lobby Day)
Employee events (all staff retreat, headquarters annual picnic and holiday party)
Board events (annual retreat, board meetings and dinners, property tours)
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand goals, audiences, timing, and budget to develop tailored event plans.
Make recommendations that strengthen brand visibility, partnership engagement, and organizational culture.
Vendor & Budget Management
Source, negotiate, and manage vendors including venues, production companies, hotels, caterers, A/V teams, etc.
Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, invoicing, and budget reconciliation for all centralized events.
Event Planning & Execution
Lead end-to-end event planning, including run-of-show, space and stage design, speaker management, and on-site coordination.
Ensure flawless execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Manage and mentor a high-performing Events Team.
Provide strategic oversight, prioritize team workload, and identify opportunities to leverage systems and processes to support our work.
Enterprise-Wide Event Support & Platform Ownership
Oversee the organization’s event management platform (e.g., Cvent)—building templates, serving as user support, and managing vendor relationships.
Support internal event leads across the organization with tools, training, and best practices.
Maintain all event data for grant-reporting purposes.
National Conferences
Coordinate with teams attending key national conferences (Novogradac, NCHSA, AHF Live, and TAAHP) and support exhibit booths, swag, sponsorships, etc.
Plan stakeholder receptions, including site selection and contracts, and invite lists.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience leading high-visibility, high-quality events—particularly fundraising and mission-driven events—delivered on time and within budget.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated success managing multiple complex events and vendor relationships simultaneously, including contract negotiation and performance oversight.
Experienced in leading and mentoring an events team, providing strategic direction, professional development, and hands-on coaching to ensure high performance and collaboration.
Strong strategic and executional balance—able to operate at both the macro planning level and in hands-on event delivery.
Excellent project management, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to juggle high-priority, time-sensitive initiatives in a fluid, deadline-driven environment.
Skilled in problem-solving and issue resolution, with a proactive mindset and follow-through until resolution.
Experience working directly with C-level executives and senior leadership, including supporting executive visibility at events.
Self-motivated and adaptable team player, capable of independently managing workload while contributing to long-term planning and growth of the event program.
Proficiency in event management platforms (Cvent strongly preferred); quick learner, eager to continuously develop new skills.
Willingness and excitement to travel as needed and work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, required.
Total Rewards at Enterprise:
You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family.
The base salary for this role is $115,000 to $125,000, depending on level of skills and experience.
The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range is just a part of the total rewards package provided to employees at Enterprise, and other rewards may include annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
At Enterprise, our benefits form a major component of our total rewards package. Benefits include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits, such as fertility, adoption, surrogacy support, and gender-affirming care. Enterprise allows flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. We offer health advocacy, EAP, and mental health benefits. We round out our total rewards package by offering financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others.
#LI-JW1 #ID #PGM
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Events position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Columbia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
