Senior Director of Events

Senior Director of Events State Policy Network Arlington, VA or Virtual https://talentmarket.org/job-opening/senior-director-of-events/ About Us (and You): At State Policy Network, we're building an America where personal freedom, innovation, and opportunity empower everyone to thrive. We're a national nonprofit—but more than that, we're the connector and champion behind a growing movement of state-based think tanks and partners working toward a freer society. That’s where you come in. In this role, you won’t just be a spectator—you’ll be in the thick of it, working alongside bold leaders to ignite durable, state-level freedom movements. Together, we’ll help high-performing, independent think tanks make a real impact—one state at a time. How you'll make an impact: SPN is seeking a Senior Director of Events who will thrive at the intersection of big-picture strategy, content programming, and hands-on execution. We’re looking for someone who sees events not just as gatherings, but as one of SPN's most powerful tools for advancing our mission and network-wide impact. The ideal candidate has experience leading complex events and knows how to turn a vision into a detailed, well-run production. They are equally strong on content collaboration, helping partner with leadership to shape event agendas and curate speakers and formats. This person is a natural systems thinker who loves finding the right technology and process to eliminate manual busywork, tighten timelines, and make it possible to scale events—all without losing the warmth and hospitality that make SPN gatherings feel different from a typical conference. The role requires someone dedicated to building strong relationships with colleagues, vendors, sponsors, and speakers, and who can coach and develop an events team while still rolling up their sleeves. The ideal candidate will be able to balance strategic planning with on-the-ground execution, translate ambitious goals into clear timelines and budgets, and represent the SPN brand with consistency and polish at every touchpoint. The Senior Director of Events will report to the Executive Vice President and will lead SPN’s four-person events team. This role includes a competitive salary of $120,000–$155,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Most of SPN's staff work virtually, and this position may be based in a virtual office anywhere in the United States, with regular travel to SPN events. Sound like you? Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document: Resume Cover letter detailing your interest in the position, SPN's mission, compensation requirements, and travel availability. Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/ . Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org . There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled. While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please. Talent Market, the liberty movement ’ s talent agency, is a nonprofit that connects liberty-minded professionals with free-market nonprofit jobs at no cost to candidates or organizations. We work with 501(c)(3) organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation. Visit Talent Market to explore open roles, join our talent network, or work with us on your next hire.