Director of Events
- El Gouna Film Festival
- Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
وصف الوظيفة
El Gouna Film Festival
Job Summary
The Director of Events manages the Events Department and is responsible for overseeing all GFF events
This is a project-based onsite temporary role.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Together with the Festival Executive Director, develop a clear growth strategy and targets for the Events team.
- Prepare and monitor budgets for key events.
- Oversee departmental staff.
- Ensure that contracts with third parties are properly negotiated and signed promptly by the events team.
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Supervise training and management of volunteer staff and outside contractors.
- Ensure that detailed show flows for all events are created by the appropriate events team.
- Ensure that event staff communicates the timeline and event needs to all venues and vendors promptly.
- Communicate venue needs and regulations involved at each event.
- Ensure that event materials are created and distributed accordingly.
- Supervise registration, attendance, and VIP list.
- Work cooperatively with the Sponsorship team to ensure that they can attain their revenue goals and that sponsor requirements are met.
- Ensure that attendance, tickets, and feedback information is collected accordingly.
- manage and record post-event data.
- Ensure that invoices are paid promptly, and event budgets are reconciled and closed on time.
- 7+ years of event experience, preferably in entertainment fields, with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing a team.
- Experience working with clients, executives, and high-profile talent.
- Established track record of outstanding judgment in a fast-paced, high-profile environment, particularly in dealing with time-sensitive and confidential matters.
- Proven leader with solid senior-level management experience and a track record of building and motivating strong teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills – ability to communicate with executives, internal employees, and external vendors.
