Events Director (Nonprofit, Co-working Space)

Events Director

The Events Director leads the planning, production, and strategy for all events associated with LACIincluding third-party rentals, campus events, and programmatic events. This role is responsible for creating an outstanding event experience for stakeholders, partners, and the broader LACI and La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC) community, while also managing operational logistics, space use, and event revenue opportunities.

Reporting to the VP, Marketing & Communications, the Events Director manages and mentors the Marketing & Events Coordinator, ensuring the team delivers high-quality events that reflect the values and advance the mission of LACI and LKIC. This position leads strategy and operations for LACI's third-party space rental program and collaborates cross-functionally with the Campus Management team and the Development team, among others. The position also leads events strategy for the BATWorks program in New York City in collaboration with the SVP of BATWorks.

What You'll Do :

• Strategic Oversight & Planning : Lead the strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of all events hosted by LACI.
• Systems & Administration : Own software oversight related to events.
• Team Leadership & Management : Provide leadership, clear guidance on tasks, professional development, and day-to-day support.
• Third-Party Rentals : Oversee LACI's event space rental program.
• Programmatic Events : Work with program teams to design and produce mission-aligned events.
• Operations, Budgeting & Evaluation : Develop and manage the events and rentals budget.

Why You're Right for the Job :

Requirements :

Work Requirements :

Position Details :

This is a full-time position, starting immediately. LACI operates out of the La Kretz Innovation Campus, in the bustling Downtown LA Arts District. Since we are rapidly growing, you will be getting in on the ground floor at LACI, with the opportunity to evolve with us and shape your future here. Some travel may be required.

Salary Range : Director Range $90-105k commensurate with experience, education, skills, etc and total compensation package including health benefits, 401k match, professional development, commuter benefits and more. In addition to working on a campus with other innovators, we offer industry competitive benefits including : paid holidays, vacation / sick time, health benefits, 401(k) plan with match, and paid parking (with EV charge stations). We also support alternative transportation with a metro pass and bikeshare for every employee.