Director of Events at Jackson Dawson | NY, US | Rezi

Director of Events at Jackson Dawson

Director of Events

Jackson Dawson · NY, US

1 weeks ago

Director of Events

Jackson Dawson · NY, US

10 days ago
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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. The Director of Events owns strategy support, production, on-site execution, vendor management, budgeting, and post-event reconciliation, ensuring every activation deepens brand meaning, protects the independent missions of the three purpose-driven floors, delivers elevated Son-nim hospitality, and drives measurable Brand Affinity.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 during all events.
  • Lead on-site execution with calm authority and real-time problem-solving.
  • Source, contract, manage, and reconcile event vendors.
  • Maintain strict budget control, transparent documentation, and formal change processes.
  • Deliver accurate post-event financial reconciliation, variance analysis, and forward-looking recommendations.
  • Ensure every event embodies elevated Son-nim standards, the 10/5 Rule, personal escorting, and seamless cross-floor continuity.
  • Design guest flows that feel intentional, sensory-rich, and non-disruptive to daily House operations.
  • Lead and develop the events team, temporary staff, and cross-functional partners.
  • Serve as a core member of the Integrated Agency Team (IAT).
  • 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.
  • Track event performance against KPIs.
  • Deliver insightful post-event reports and recommendations that feed future programming and the broader continuous-improvement process.

Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of progressive experience in experiential events, brand activations, or cultural programming.
  • Proven track record of producing complex, high-visibility events in live, multi-use venues.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Luxury hospitality
  • Cultural programming
  • Brand-defining experiential work
  • Strategy support
  • Production
  • On-site execution
  • Vendor management
  • Budgeting
  • Post-event reconciliation
  • Project management
  • Technical direction
  • Logistics
  • Permitting
  • Staffing
  • Contingency planning
  • Technical production knowledge (LED, AV, lighting, staging)
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Team leadership

Location

  • Genesis House (On-Site)

Work Type

  • W2
  • Project-Based (6 months)
  • Opportunity to convert to full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • 8-12+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience a plus

Salary/Compensations

  • $6,400 – $6,600 bi-weekly (exempt)

About the Company

  • 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.
  • 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.