Director, Events

Company Description

Living Future is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. Our flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. Living Future offers other certifications, transparency labels, education, and events that enable organizations and individuals to communicate their commitment to a healthier world. 

We believe that the building industry can shift dramatically far faster and more radically than many assume. We also believe that the industry can and should address ecological impact, social impact, health impact and cultural impact as intersecting issues. Living Buildings are beacons for change, data points for skeptics, inspirational stories for young people, and test beds for innovation. We seek to affect change in the building industry by envisioning a living future and showing it’s possible to embody that future in practice and policy.

Job Description

Position Summary

Living Future is seeking a Director of Events to lead the production, and execution of Living Future’s conferences and special convenings, both in person and virtual, including our premier Living Future Conference. This leadership role is responsible for producing mission-aligned, high-impact experiences that drive revenue, deepen engagement, and reinforce our position as a global convener for regenerative design.

This role requires strong management, leadership, and coordination skills, with the ability to work skillfully across departments—especially MarCom, Fundraising, and Community Engagement—to ensure cohesive execution and brand consistency.

A key measure of success is delivering a seamless, inclusive, and values-driven attendee experience. The Director will own the run-of-show, proactively solve issues related to wayfinding, check-in, AV, and event logistics, and ensure every touchpoint reflects our mission and commitment to excellence.

The Director of Events plays a critical role in advancing Living Future’s movement-building work by crafting transformational experiences that inspire bold action. If you're a strategic thinker, collaborative leader, and passionate about building a just and regenerative future, we invite you to apply.

Strategy, Leadership & Collaboration

• Develop and lead the operational plan and strategy for Living Future’s signature events, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, audience needs, and brand voice.
• Own P&L for the Events team, including hiring support contractors, revenue forecasting, budgeting, and expense management.
• Set annual event goals and KPIs in partnership with MarCom, Community, and Fundraising teams.

Event Experience Design (Non-Programming)

• Partner with lead for programming to align logistics and production with content plan, including mainstage, summits, and breakout sessions.
• Design and oversee the attendee experience from registration through post-event engagement considering accessibility, inclusivity, CSAT, and NPS.
• Lead the design and execution of non-session experiences including meals, networking, wellness program, inclusivity program, arts and culture program, and the Living Future Lounge.
• Implement sustainable event practices and reflect Living Future values in event operations and attendee experience to the maximum extent possible. 

Production & Logistics

• Lead event operations from concept through execution—securing venues, vendors, AV, digital platforms, room blocks, and contracts.
• Create and manage run-of-show, production schedules, event staffing plans, and contingency protocols (including health and safety).
• Ensure all event deliverables meet high standards of sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity.

Marketing, Sponsorship, & Revenue Support

• Partner with MarCom to drive attendee acquisition, pricing strategies, event promotion, and sponsorship visibility.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to support sponsorship fulfillment
• Source and manage city-specific collaborations to enhance the attendee experience.
• Coordinate logistics for sponsored tours and field trips.

Team Management

• Supervise contractors, and key vendors; provide mentorship and accountability 
• Develop and manage project plans and serve as project manager, ensuring timely communication and cross-department collaboration.
   

Qualifications

Qualifications
We know that you may not have all the skills listed below and we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements.

• 10+ years of experience leading complex multi-day events, ideally within nonprofit, sustainability, or mission-driven sectors.
• Proven success producing large-scale convenings (1,000+ attendees), both in-person and virtual.
• CMP, CMM, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Deep understanding of event budgeting, negotiation, contracts, and logistics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills; ability to inspire and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience working with digital event platforms (e.g., Cvent, Shopify), CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and project management tools (e.g., Asana).
• A commitment to sustainability, equity, and Living Future’s mission.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with regenerative design, decarbonization, and equity-centered climate solutions.
• Background in media production, broadcast, or live event tech.
• Creative eye for stage design, attendee engagement, or experiential storytelling.
   

Additional Information

Our mission at the Living Future is to build a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are committed to that vision within our organization and work to create a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity, and diversity within our culture and policies and work to support staff in every phase of their career. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process. If you require any accommodations, please contact Sam Solomon at employment [at] living-future.org.

The salary range for this position is $82,343 - $89,987 annually and is supplemented by Living Future’s generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents as well as employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and paid volunteer time. 

Living Future offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven remote workplace. We offer a $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.