Director of Events

Founded in 2015, Modern Rebel is an unconventional event planning company helping couples rewrite the rules to weddings so they reflect the real highlight: their relationship. Our team specializes in a one-of-a-kind wedding planning + design process that has been featured in The Cut, Vogue, New York Times and Refinery29. From A-list celebrities, White House insiders, to everyday power couples, our experience ensures our clients’ Love Party is as unique as them + their partnership. Plus, we give back to local nonprofits through each event so the party keeps going long after the disco ball turns for the last time on the dance floor. Founded in NYC, our team plans Love Parties across the US. What You’ll Do Modern Rebel is looking for a Director of Events to drive our sales efforts and oversee our roster of Love Parties. In this role, you will work with our Modern Rebel clients from start to finish, overseeing the sales, planning + design process. Wedding planning + design experience are required and the ideal candidate is excited to carve out alternative, safe, unique spaces in the wedding industry + beyond, not simply do things the way they’ve always been done. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced wedding pro eager to work with a rapidly growing national event planning company. Ideal start date for this position is August 15, 2024. The Director of Events reports to the CEO and is responsible for the following: Execute events from start to finish in alignment with Modern Rebel’s unique and inclusive philosophy. Driving Sales Efforts Collaborate and strategize with the Community + Operations Manager on sales leads. Conduct discovery calls with potential Modern Rebel clients + follow-up as needed in order to finalize bookings. Report monthly on goals + more frequently on more immediate tasks in support of internal workflows and analytics. Champion the Brand Attend industry events and spread the word about Modern Rebel’s services, mission, vision, + values. Connect and build relationships with local venues and vendors to grow Modern Rebel’s industry network of values aligned vendors. Support and collaborate with the Modern Rebel team, as needed. What You’ll Bring A strong belief in and commitment to Modern Rebel’s values and the importance of relationship health. Effective, clear, and kind communication skills, both written + verbal. Strong collaboration skills - can work well with navigating various stakeholders and teams. Excellent time management skills, organizational practices, and adaptability to stay on top of a demanding workload for varied and intricate events. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to troubleshoot with confidence and quickly find solutions with a level-headed approach. An excitement for taking initiative and learning new skills. A passion for speaking about Modern Rebel’s unique approach and premium customer service to potential clients and industry partners. Requirements Minimum 5 years working in event planning + event design. Minimum 3 years of wedding planning experience. Strong knowledge of the New York City events industry. Experience with Canva, Trello, Google Suite, Slack, and Prismm (formerly AllSeated). Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. High school diploma or equivalent. Weekend availability for on-site events (at least 12-15 weekends per year) and flex daytime hours, 9am-5:30pm Monday -Thursday and 9am-1pm on Fridays. NOTE: if an event is worked on a weekend, the following Monday is offline for an event recovery day. Compensation and Benefits Rate: $70,000 base salary + 5% commission on event sales. 401K with matching! Flexible work hours: We’re not a company that’s fussy about taking an hour here or there to go to a doctor’s visit or run an errand; get your work done + stay on top of deadlines and you’re all set. Year-round summer Fridays - we end at 1pm (your time) on Fridays. A rapidly growing brand with a modern, energetic female + nonbinary led team. Modern Rebel is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work + fosters innovation and highly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. People of color, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Modern Rebel, we understand that exceptional candidates may hesitate to apply if they do not meet all the criteria. If you feel you would be an excellent addition to the Modern Rebel team, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. We look forward to meeting you! To Apply Please email your resume and 4-6 sentences about who you are and why you’d make a great Director of Events to [email protected]. We are conducting a rolling review of all applications, and this position will remain open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr