Senior Director, Conventions
National Safety Council
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $156,200 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Skilled in budgeting, finance, revenue management, trade show management, public relations/marketing, staff management/development, organization building, vendor negotiations and event logistics.
- Plans, directs, and administers all aspects of the National Safety Council Congress & Expo, NSC Safety Summit, and other key convening events.
- Develop and implement a multi-year double-digit revenue and attendance growth strategy for NSC Congress & Expo.
- Ability to develop creative solutions and experiences while streamlining operating procedures.
- Reviews and approves all facilities and services; assists managers in negotiating with venues and outside contractors for Congress facilities and services.
- Partnering with the Marketing and Communications team, develops and executes a marketing strategy to drive attendee and exhibitor interest in key events.
- Assesses hotels and convention center facilities prior to approving contracts; develops and maintains good business relationships with suppliers; oversees all on-site Congress activities to resolve any problems and assure best performance.
- Serves as Council staff representative to the Exhibitors Advisory Board.
- Oversees and ensures arrangements for approximately 40 National Safety Council meetings and seminars held annually throughout the USA and internationally.
- Responsible for ensuring all aspects of safety are first and foremost in the operations plan for all NSC events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent with coursework in association meeting, exposition, and hotel management.
- CEM or CMP desirable.
- 15+ years of management-level experience with a major association convention department or For-Profit trade show organizer.
- Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to translate organizational goals into actionable strategies that drive long‑term impact and operational excellence.
- Business & Financial Stewardship: Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision‑making to ensure responsible use of organizational resources.
- Cross‑Organizational Collaboration: Proven skill in working across departments and functional areas to align priorities, streamline processes, and achieve shared outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Ability to build trust, manage expectations, and influence decision‑making across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Change Management & Organizational Agility: Experience guiding teams through change by promoting adaptability, fostering alignment, and ensuring smooth transitions to new processes or strategies.
- Trade Show & Conference Expertise: Knowledge of industry events, including planning, coordination, and representation to enhance visibility, networking, and organizational impact.
Benefits
- At least 20 PTO days accrued 1 st year and 11 paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
- Reimbursable training
- Dress for your day
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
budgetingfinancerevenue managementevent logisticsvendor negotiationsmarketing strategysafety managementstrategic leadershipfinancial decision-makingchange management
Soft skills
staff managementorganizational buildingcreative problem solvingcross-organizational collaborationstakeholder engagementinfluenceadaptabilityteam guidancerelationship buildingoperational excellence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessCEMCMP