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About the Chamber
The Tampa Bay Chamber has been serving the region since 1885.  A not-for-profit membership organization, we currently serve over 1,400 member companies of all sizes and industries and are among the top 2% of chambers in the nation with a 5-star rating by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As the voice of business for our region, we are committed to standing as a catalyst for community and economic advancement. Our work is guided by our core values of Integrity, Inclusiveness, Agility, and Accountability, and our team is dedicated to advancing opportunities that make Tampa Bay the best place to live, work, and do business.

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the VP, Member Engagement, establishes event standards, ensures alignment with strategic goals, and manages the end-to-end event lifecycle for assigned Chamber programs.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven organization that is actively shaping the future of the Tampa Bay region. As the Senior Director, Events, you will lead the strategic vision, planning, and execution of the Chamber’s robust event portfolio—ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and meaningful member engagement. This role offers the opportunity to oversee signature programs, guide event standards across departments, and collaborate with a high-performing team that values integrity, inclusiveness, agility, and accountability.

Work Schedule and Environment

This position occasionally requires attendance at events and meetings held outside of standard business hours, including early mornings and evenings. Following the successful completion of a 90-day onboarding period, employees are eligible to participate in the Chamber’s flexible work model. This approach allows team members to work from home when not required to be onsite for in-person meetings, events, or other organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy and Oversight

• Establishes and enforces high standards for all Chamber events, ensuring each aligns seamlessly with the organization’s strategic objectives and long-term vision, to drive consistent success and organizational growth.
• Manages and holds accountabilities for all activities of the Director, Events, overseeing 30+ events annually, including two of the Chamber’s signature events.
• Leads and manages the comprehensive annual event budgeting process across all departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial efficiency. Provides detailed training and guidance to staff prior to budget planning to ensure accurate forecasting, budget adherence, and strategic allocation of resources.
• Strategically analyzes and approves the Chamber’s extensive annual event schedule (150+ events), ensuring optimal resource utilization, efficient staff deployment, and streamlined communication to maximize impact and minimize operational inefficiencies.
• Collaborates with the marketing and communications team to develop strategies, secure press coverage, and drive social media engagement for key events.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of Chamber events and programs, ensuring alignment with purpose, goals, and metrics in collaboration with all departments.
• Conducts quarterly alignment meetings with all Chamber staff managing events to review metrics, track goal progress, and discuss custom content as applicable and relevant.

Event Production

• Logistics Management: Oversees all event logistics, including registration, database tracking, marketing, A/V, food and beverage, vendor relations, and on-site execution for assigned events.
• Event Leadership: Manages the full event production lifecycle for exclusive top-tier member events and the Chamber’s premier public policy event.
• Signature Events: Manages the full event production lifecycle for two major signature events: the Military Appreciation event and the Chamber’s Annual Meeting.
• Benchmarking Visit: Leads the comprehensive planning and execution of the 3-day Benchmarking Visit, a high-profile program in another city, managing intricate logistics, and collaborating on the development of engaging content and a dynamic agenda.
• Budget Management: Develops and tracks event budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and accountability.
• Collaboration: Partners across departments to align event objectives with organizational goals.
• Documentation and Support: Maintains process documentation, collaborates with staff and volunteers, and performs additional duties as assigned

Small Business of the Year Program and Committee Management

• Program Management: Leads the planning and execution of the Small Business of the Year Program, ensuring smooth operations, effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and alignment with strategic program goals.
• Leadership Role: Serves as the primary Chamber Staff Liaison for the volunteer-led Small Business of the Year Committee, leading efforts to foster collaboration, drive engagement, and ensure alignment with Chamber goals and program objectives.
• Communication Management: Develops and maintains clear communication channels with committee members, stakeholders, and Chamber leadership, ensuring the timely flow of information and program updates.

Specifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; CMP certification is a plus.
• Experience: At least 10 years of progressive experience in event logistics, planning, and management, with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, event management software, and project management tools. Strong financial acumen, including budget development, tracking, and reconciliation. Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and negotiation skills, coupled with exceptional customer service.
• Attributes: Demonstrates strategic thinking, a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and work ethic. Capable of multitasking and thriving with minimal supervision, while fostering collaboration and always maintaining professionalism
• Flexibility: Must accommodate early mornings and evening work during the week as needed.
• Travel: Requires occasional out-of-state travel, approximately two to three times annually, for planning and executing key Chamber events, including the annual Benchmarking Visit

Relationships and Accountabilities

• Reporting
  • Reports directly to the Vice President of Member Engagement, providing regular updates on event planning, execution, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
  • Leads and supervises the Director, Events and collaborates with department heads to ensure efficient event operations and resource allocation.
• Collaboration:
  • Works collaboratively and positively with Chamber staff and volunteers to foster excellence, teamwork, dignity, and respect.
• Service Commitment:
  • Upholds the Tampa Bay Chamber’s high-quality service standards by demonstrating proactive service excellence in interactions with members, visitors, colleagues, and all Chamber contacts.

Salary

Base salary pay commensurate with experience.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Required Materials

To apply, please submit the following to resumes@tampabaychamber.com

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Writing Samples- (e.g. event timeline, attendee invitation or event marketing copy, speaker/panelist briefing document, vendor negotiation email)
• Three (3) References

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug and background screenings.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Tampa Bay Chamber is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.