Associate Director of Events

Access

. Drive operational excellence, business revenue, and profitability goals for the Events team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning, operational management, and vendor relations, with a strong focus on delivering high-profile events and achieving profitability goals. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and enhance client relationships while ensuring operational excellence.

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Event PlanningVendor ManagementBudgetingTeam LeadershipSalesforce

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Hard Skills

Event OperationsProgram ExecutionFinancial AccuracyCrisis CommunicationResource Planning

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceEvent Management Software

Industry Keywords

Destination ManagementHospitalityClient RelationshipsOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive operational excellence, business revenue, and profitability goals for the Events team
Partner with the Director of Events to ensure successful program delivery and service standards
Directly manage designated Events team members through coaching, feedback, evaluations, and development conversations
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development
Oversee planning and execution of assigned programs, including large-scale, complex, and high-profile events
Conduct program reviews, pre-event briefings, post-event reviews, and lessons-learned activities
Anticipate operational challenges, resolve issues, and implement solutions
Build and maintain client relationships; support site visits, presentations, and program discussions
Coach Event Managers on client communication, expectation management, and service recovery
Build and manage local vendor and supplier partnerships
Guide vendor sourcing, selection, negotiation, and performance management
Oversee budgets, scopes of work, invoicing, costs, profitability, and financial accuracy
Collaborate with Sales, Creative, Events, Supplier Partnerships, National Events, and cross-territory teams
Maintain accurate Salesforce records and monitor program, workload, and operational performance
Support forecasting, resource planning, workload allocation, and process improvements
Ensure safety, risk management, contingency planning, incident response, and crisis communication procedures
Embody and reinforce Access Values

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in destination management, event planning, hospitality, or a related industry
Experience leading complex events and managing multiple programs simultaneously
Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, or managing team members
Strong understanding of event operations, vendor management, budgeting, and program execution
Proven ability to build and maintain client and vendor relationships
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Salesforce or comparable event management and CRM platforms
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Residency within the local Denver market, or willingness to relocate
Ability to travel for site visits, operational oversight, and multi-day program execution
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Certified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row
55+ years in the industry
Fun, creative, and supportive culture
Annual and quarterly awards
Paid day off to serve your local community
Annual all-company retreat
Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
Regional team outings
Monthly companywide meetings
Strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
Performance-based quarterly commission plans
401k with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately)
Monthly cell phone stipend
Work from home opportunities and flexibility, including full home office setup
Flexible schedule opportunities
Generous PTO
Sick days
9 full holidays
5 half days off prior to holidays
2 floating holidays
½ day Fridays in July & August based on achievement of goals
Extensive menu of health plans
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance program
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Mentorship program
Industry/department-specific “Masterclasses”
State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools, including training
Annual and monthly meeting content focused on professional development