Vice President, Strategic Events and Engagements - National Office (Remote)

The Vice President of Strategic Events and Engagements is a senior leader responsible for developing the vision and strategy for a comprehensive events plan that aligns and supports the organization’s mission, brand and business goals. This role will oversee all aspects of event management, from concept through completion with a focus on attendee experience. The VP leads a team of event professionals and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality experiences that drive participation, create connections, and help leaders feel inspired and thrive.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment which means most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States. 

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the overall strategy for event planning, production, and execution in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the event planning and production team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
• Event Execution: Oversee the end-to-end sourcing, planning, coordination, and delivery of events and assigned meetings; includes conferences, program events, competitions, governance and international convenings.
• Budget Oversight: Co-develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strong ROI; Create best practices and ensure application across all events and engagements.
• Partners, Sponsors, Vendors, Exhibits: Partner with the Growth and External Engagement team to ensure positive event experiences and enhanced brand value for sponsors, vendors, and partners
• Quality and Consistency: Establish and maintain standards for event quality, guest experience, and operational excellence. Develop tools and resources to ensure consistency across all YUSA departments.
• Innovation: Identify emerging trends in event management and implement modern technologies or processes to improve efficiency and impact.
• Risk Management: Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and logistical requirements for all events, protecting both the organization and participants. Partner with the Office of General Council to ensure compliance with all RFPs and contractual agreements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. CMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience required in event and meeting planning, convention management or hospitality. Deep functional expertise and functional thought leadership
• Manages multiple teams or functions, demonstrates strategic and operational decision-making authority, balances highly complex and managerial tasks, and is experienced in delivering centralized event operations.
• Excellent internal and external communication skills, senior level leader and thought partner, organizational influencer and accountability partner.
• Management-level autonomy; no daily supervision from manager; goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and/or indirect reports

We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.