Director, Events

Location: Hybrid within the Washington, D.C. Metro area; the role must be based in the DC Metro area. Overnight travel several times per year is required for staff offsites, leadership sessions, planning retreats, and company-wide events.

Salary: $87,000–$120,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting military and veteran-connected families through research-informed programs, community connections, and family support initiatives.

What you will do

• Direct the day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile national, regional, chapter-based, and virtual events.
• Lead and manage the Events Team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and personnel actions.
• Build relationships with military leaders, government officials, corporate partners, donors, community leaders, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee guest lists, invitations, VIP engagement, stewardship programs, ethics and security protocols, and attendee experiences.
• Coordinate event materials, registration, website content, social media, email marketing, vendors, contractors, and donated goods and services.
• Track budgets, expenses, milestones, analytics, and post-event results, escalating risks and variances to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
• At least 5 years of experience conceiving and managing large-scale in-person events in the Washington, D.C. area for a national nonprofit, corporation, or trade association.
• At least 3 years of experience directly managing an internal events team.
• Experience coordinating and managing virtual events, including webinars and town halls.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must reside in the Washington, D.C. Metro area and be able to travel overnight several times per year; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Nice to have

• Experience with membership-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with the military community.
• Experience producing high-profile events for government, military, and corporate leaders.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting military service members and their families.
• Flexible work options within the role’s hybrid DC Metro arrangement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Communications allowance, professional development opportunities, and career growth support.
• PCS leave for active-duty military spouses.