Job Title: Director, Americas Events
Location: Houston area is highly preferred - this is a hybrid work model allowing for an opportunity to combine home-based (remote) work with availability to work from the office as needed.
Organization Overview: Join a renowned not-for-profit organization that serves as the largest individual-member association for managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals worldwide in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry. With a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, this organization has grown to nearly 119,000 members across 138 countries, playing a vital role in the energy and material resource sector.
The Team: You will be part of the Americas events team, responsible for supporting oil and gas industry events such as training courses, workshops, symposiums, forums, and conferences occurring in Canada, USA, and Latin America, including the flagship event and the renowned OTC portfolio of events.
Our team thrives in a collaborative and diverse environment, fostering strong communication across different disciplines, business segments, and industry leaders. We take pride in representing a well-established and reputable association, cultivating solid long-term relationships. With a passion for our industry and a forward-thinking mindset, we create an environment conducive to success.
The Opportunity: In this role, you will set the strategic direction and lead the implementation of the organization's events portfolio in the Americas region. You will work closely with key industry stakeholders, senior executives within the oil and gas industry, international member committees, and other event directors, senior managers, and department heads. Additionally, you will be responsible for financial oversight of all designated event budgets.
If working with a mission-based global organization and contributing to industry events, including one of the largest tradeshow conferences in the world, sounds rewarding, this could be your path to an exciting new career serving oil and gas industry professionals.
Your Impact

• Support the strategic development of event goals and objectives in the Americas.
• Oversee the organization and delivery of all events, ensuring financial success and high member and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Work closely with the OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) Board of Directors to implement their strategic vision for OTC events.
• Manage an Events team and Sales team, ensuring their contributions to the proactive marketing of the organization to encourage section and membership growth.
• Develop and support strategic alliances and partnerships across the Americas through ongoing dialogue with regional directors, members, and dignitaries.
• Liaise with energy operating, service, supply, and manufacturing companies on matters related to the organization's interests and activities.
• Provide support to the US Advisory Council by overseeing meeting agendas, presenting reports, sharing strategic plans, and seeking guidance on developing initiatives.
• Define and manage projects, work plans, scheduling, budget oversight, and financial reconciliations.
• Prepare, develop, and submit comprehensive event budgets, closely monitoring results against plans and budgets, and implementing effective cost control procedures.
• Carry out supervisory tasks, including recruiting, hiring, training staff, assigning work, coordinating schedules, addressing complaints, resolving issues, coaching, mentoring, and providing recommendations for process and performance improvements.

Your Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor's degree and/or significant experience in planning large-scale conferences and exhibitions.
• Leadership experience and demonstrated abilities in business development, relationship building, and negotiation.
• Significant experience negotiating contracts with hotels and vendors from various industries.
• Strong financial planning and budgeting skills.
• Familiarity with special terminology related to conferences and exhibitions, member services, finance, publications, public relations, and administration.
• Experience with Windows standard software and event management software.

Additional Attributes For Success

• Highly motivated and personable team leader.
• Cultural awareness and familiarity with regional sensitivities and preferences.
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach.
• Excellent oral, written, organization, presentation, and independent workload management skills.
• Fluency in English (other languages may be useful but not essential).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the work period.

Benefits And Perks

• Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Generous retirement program (401k with matching funds).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
• Company-paid employee disability and life insurance with options to add spouse and children.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) - up to four weeks annually, increasing after five years.
• Paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities and periodic office commute.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for approved courses/degrees.
• Employee Well Being program with emotional support, work-life solutions, and expert advice.
• Pet insurance, gym membership, and exclusive discounts on brands and experiences.

To be considered, please complete all questions within the application, including your expected salary range for this role.
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type: Full-Time