Senior Director of Events, Marketing and Communications

Accion

. Lead project management of Accion and CFI’s events pipeline, including flagship, mid-sized, small, in-person, and virtual events .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • SpainSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex event management and marketing initiatives, with a strong focus on project management, team development, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing event budgets and utilizing event technology platforms to enhance audience participation and event delivery.

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12+ Years In Events ManagementSenior Leadership ExperienceEnd-To-End Event DeliveryEvent Management PlatformsFluency In Spanish

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Hard Skills

Event ManagementEvent MarketingProject ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementAudience EngagementEvent Technology PlatformsSpeaker PreparationRegistration SystemsCRM/Marketing Automation Tools

Soft Skills

People ManagementDelegation SkillsRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsAttention To Detail

Industry Keywords

Financial InclusionImpact InvestingFintechInternational DevelopmentNonprofit Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project management of Accion and CFI’s events pipeline, including flagship, mid-sized, small, in-person, and virtual events
Serve as primary Events Team contact for Department Leads during planning and budgeting
Partner on event concept, format, programming, marketing, and location
Ensure consistent, high-quality event delivery aligned with strategy, brand, and reputational standards
Oversee venue scoping and contracting, vendor management, audiovisual coordination, speaker preparation, registration, and on-site delivery
Oversee selection and management of event technology platforms
Develop and share best-practice frameworks to maximize audience engagement and participation
Manage and mentor the Specialist, Events
Oversee post-event communications, AV asset project management, and speaker and audience evaluations
Track event budgets and vendor spending
Represent the Events Team in cross-departmental planning and contribute to Marketing and Communications strategy
Build contractor connections for surge capacity around in-person events

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive experience in events management, event marketing, or a related field
At least 8 years in a senior leadership capacity
Experience managing a portfolio of complex, high-profile events, ideally within a global nonprofit, financial services, or professional services environment
Track record leading end-to-end event delivery from concept development through on-the-ground execution and post-event evaluation
Experience building, leading, and developing a team
Strong people-management and delegation skills
Exceptional project management skills across multiple concurrent, high-stakes events, regions, and time zones
Strong relationship management skills and judgment to advise senior Department Leads
Experience with event management and marketing platforms, including registration/invitation systems and CRM/marketing automation tools
Strong working knowledge of event budgeting
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in Spanish is a strong plus
Familiarity with financial inclusion, impact investing, fintech, or international development sectors
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with composure, professionalism, and attention to detail
Interest in Accion’s mission and working globally
Willingness to embody Accion’s values of excellence, respect, and passion for social change
Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and/or internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position
Travel of up to 20% domestically and/or internationally
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities