The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) seeks a full time Director of Events and Meetings to serve as a liaison for all on-site events, and to promote the use our historic spaces.

This position guides the client through our event reservation process from kick-off to completion, handling all logistic questions. The hours for this role will vary but will include weekends and late nights as most of our events are in the evenings.

The DAR Building Complex contains two National Historic Landmarks, and our indoor and outdoor spaces are used for a variety of events such as recent TV/film productions "Wonder Woman 1984", "Jackie", "Who Do You Think You Are?" and "The Comey Rule", weddings and receptions, and corporate events. We also frequently host such organizations as the World Bank for their annual meetings and speeches.

This is a department head level position, which supervises one part-time staff member plus on-call events/security and cleaning staff for functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries and interacts with clients, location/event managers, destination management companies and the general public concerning the use of DAR buildings and rooms for meetings, film shoots, and social events.
• Conducts client visits and walk-throughs; oversees event rental contracts and associated supporting materials and documents. Ensures billing accuracy and reviews final invoices with clients.
• Coordinates logistics and supervises all staff and vendors during load-in, load-out and during events; problem solves issues or challenges as they arise during the event.
• Develops and implements marketing plans and sales strategies to promote the rental of DAR facilities which includes the use of social media and updating information on dar.org website.
• Maintains database of event planning resources and develops or updates new channels of event resources of caterers, entertainment, florists, and other events and venue rental vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in hospitality/tourism, communications, marketing or related field required, or in lieu of a bachelor's degree, equivalent work experience in event planning/management is required.
• Minimum of four years events management experience required.
• Strong Project management and tracking skills with excellent follow-up capabilities especially in an event related field.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, demonstrate flexibility, adapt to changing priorities, and ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional negotiation, writing and verbal communication skills and ability to give clear directions.
• Ability to coordinate and lead a team and delegate tasks effectively.
• Ability to create and manage a department budget and manage resources.
• Knowledge of event marketing strategies, meeting industry standards and best practices.
• Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills, including ability to work in a team-oriented environment and work effectively with a diverse clientele and staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Experience working in a non-profit environment or in a historic environment preferred.