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Director, Events

Southern Poverty Law Center
16 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Atlanta, GA; Montgomery, AL

The SPLC is seeking a Director of Events who is committed to social justice! 


The Director of Events provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all events programming across SPLC. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director sets the vision and standards for a diverse portfolio of events including internal convenings, community-facing programs and high-profile national gatherings in support of the advancement of SPLC’s short-term and long-term mission objectives. The Director leads a team of events professionals, drives cross-organizational collaboration, and stewards mission-aligned partnerships and vendor relationships to ensure events cultivate meaningful community impact, strengthen organizational relationships, and advance SPLC's strategic priorities. This position is expected to occasionally work nights and weekends and must have the ability to travel domestically for events and meetings, as needed.

Who You Are

Strategic Thinker. Ability to develop and execute an integrated events and venue strategy that advances organizational goals, strengthens community engagement and aligns event programming and facility operations with the organization's mission, values, and long-term objectives.

Adaptable & Solutions-Oriented. Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, respond effectively to changing circumstances, and develop practical, creative solutions