Director of Events

Benmar - A Jackson Dawson Company

$155K — $170K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years in experiential events, brand activations, or cultural programming, preferably in luxury or hospitality sectors.
  • Experience with producing complex, high-visibility events in multi-use environments.
  • Strong technical production knowledge in LED, AV, lighting, and staging.
  • Exceptional skills in budget management, project coordination, and stakeholder communication.
  • Ability to lead teams calmly and effectively under pressure.
  • Appreciation for Korean culture, Son-nim hospitality, and brand storytelling.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with marketing and creative agencies to shape event calendars.
  • Align programming with strategic floor objectives, emphasizing the Cellar as a vibrant community space.
  • Set clear objectives, budgets, timelines, and success metrics for each event.
  • Manage project details from planning to execution, ensuring all logistical elements are covered.
  • Lead on-site event execution, resolving issues calmly and effectively as they arise.
  • Source and manage relationships with 60+ event vendors, ensuring quality and adherence to budget.
  • Track event performance metrics and provide thoughtful recommendations for future programming.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with an on-site presence at Genesis House.
  • Leadership role within a dynamic and culturally rich environment.
  • Opportunity to shape and elevate brand experiences through events.
  • Collaboration with senior leadership and a diverse team of professionals.
  • Engagement with a community-centered mission linked to Korean culture and hospitality.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Genesis House is seeking a Director of Events to lead the full lifecycle of every event, activation, exhibition, and guest experience hosted within the House. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for a producer who thrives at the intersection of luxury hospitality, cultural programming, and brand-defining experiential work.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Events owns strategy support, production, on-site execution, vendor management, budgeting, and post-event reconciliation. Every activation must deepen brand meaning, protect the independent missions of the three purpose-driven floors, deliver elevated Son-nim hospitality, and drive measurable Brand Affinity.

  • Location: Genesis House (On-Site)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Compensation: $155,000 - $170,000
  • Reports To: General Manager


Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Planning

  • Partner with GMA, Marketing, AOR, and creative agencies to shape the annual and quarterly events calendar.
  • Ensure all programming aligns with the Genesis House 2.0 floor strategy - with particular focus on the Cellar as an always-on cultural and community space.
  • Develop clear objectives, creative briefs, budgets, timelines, and success metrics for every activation.
  • Establish roles, responsibilities, approval gates, and decision-making authority for each event.
  • Secure appropriate stakeholder approval on scope, budget, creative, production requirements, and operational impacts prior to execution.


Production & Execution

  • Own end-to-end project management, production planning, technical direction, logistics, permitting, staffing, and contingency planning.
  • Maximize the impact of the Cellar's signature immersive LED stage, including vehicle integrations for product launches.
  • Protect ongoing operations of the Showroom and 2nd Floor (Restaurant, Tea Pavilion, and Terrace) during all events.
  • Lead on-site execution with calm authority and real-time problem-solving.


Vendor & Budget Management

  • Source, contract, manage, and reconcile event vendors, building on Jackson Dawson's existing management of 60+ monthly and 80+ annual vendor relationships.
  • Maintain strict budget control, transparent documentation, and formal change processes (WOC).
  • Deliver accurate post-event financial reconciliation, variance analysis, and forward-looking recommendations.


Guest Experience & Hospitality

  • Ensure every event embodies elevated Son-nim standards, the 10/5 Rule, personal escorting (stairs and copper elevators), and seamless cross-floor continuity.
  • Design guest flows that feel intentional, sensory-rich, and non-disruptive to daily House operations.


Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead and develop the events team, temporary staff, and cross-functional partners.
  • Serve as a core member of the Integrated Agency Team (IAT) - maintaining clear communication, dependency tracking, and accountability.
  • Collaborate closely with the General Manager, Director of Operations, F&B Director, Guest Experience leadership, and Facilities team.
  • Serve as the primary event lead and central point of accountability for all Genesis House events.
  • Provide the General Manager with regular updates on event pipeline, budget status, risks, operational dependencies, and upcoming milestones.
  • Proactively surface issues requiring leadership decisions before unresolved dependencies impact execution.


Measurement & Continuous Improvement

  • Track event performance against KPIs (attendance, engagement, brand affinity indicators, budget variance, guest sentiment).
  • Deliver insightful post-event reports and recommendations that feed future programming and the broader continuous-improvement process.


Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of progressive experience in experiential events, brand activations, or cultural programming - ideally within luxury, automotive, or hospitality environments.
  • Proven track record of producing complex, high-visibility events in live, multi-use venues.
  • Strong technical production knowledge (LED, AV, lighting, staging) and vendor management expertise.
  • Exceptional budget ownership, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and operate with calm authority under pressure.
  • Deep appreciation for Korean culture, Son-nim hospitality, and brand storytelling preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or equivalent experience.


What Success Looks Like

  • Flawless on-time, on-budget execution of all approved events.
  • High guest and stakeholder satisfaction scores.
  • Measurable contribution to Brand Affinity and cultural authority goals.
  • Seamless protection of daily floor missions during activations.
  • Strong internal collaboration and clear, actionable post-event learning.
  • This role is pivotal to delivering distinctive, operationally excellent events that elevate the entire Genesis House experience.

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