Are you passionate about creating impactful events that uplift and empower youth? Skilled at strategic planning, partnership-building, and executing large-scale events? Ready to lead a one-of-a-kind initiative that makes a lasting impact? Upbring is seeking a Strategic Event Director to oversee the planning, execution, and success of the Upbring youth empowerment games, a transformative event designed to inspire, engage, and support children in our programs. This role combines strategic vision, event production expertise, and community engagement to bring our mission to life. If you're a master event strategist with a heart for child wellbeing, this role is for you!

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

Your Mission in Action

The Strategic Event Director is responsible for all aspects of planning, managing, coordinating, and execution of the Upbring youth empowerment games. In collaboration with the adjacent departments and programs leaders, the Strategic Event Director coordinates marketing and communication campaigns. The Strategic Event Director incorporates guidance of Upbring senior leadership to ensure key strategic objectives are accomplished.

This role is open to Texas residents statewide.

• Collaborate with our VP of Community Engagement to shape the vision for the Upbring youth empowerment games—assessing needs, setting goals, and making sure every initiative aligns with our mission to empower and uplift children.
• Bring big ideas to life! Develop creative event concepts, designs, and strategies that not only make the Upbring youth empowerment games unforgettable but also showcase our commitment to child wellbeing and the impactful work happening across Upbring’s programs.
• Turn vision into action. Build a seamless event plan covering everything from time-lines and budgets to staffing, transportation, and venue logistics. Keep all the moving parts in sync, ensuring every detail is in place and every deadline is met for a flawless event experience.
• Be the mastermind behind the event logistics. Coordinate every detail of the planning process from securing the perfect venue and negotiating with vendors to managing event registration ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for all participants.
• Build a powerhouse of support. Identify and connect with key partners, sponsors, and collaborators to create a strong network that fuels the success of the event ensuring it provides meaningful experiences and resources tailored to the needs of the children participating.
• Assemble an all-star team. Develop a staffing and volunteer plan that covers hiring, training, and managing event staff and volunteers making sure everyone is prepared, energized, and ready to create an unforgettable experience for the kids and community.
• Keep the event running like clockwork. Oversee all logistics, from setup to tear-down, ensuring every detail is in place. Be the go-to problem solver, ready to tackle any challenges that arise so the event runs smoothly from start to finish.
• Prioritize safety and compliance. Ensure every aspect of the event meets local, state, and federal safety and health regulations creating a secure and welcoming environment for all participants.
• Measure impact and make it even better. Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and analyze the event’s impact on child wellbeing. Identify opportunities for improvement so each year is bigger, better, and more impactful than the last.

Who You Are:

• Experienced Event Leader – You have a proven track record of successfully planning and managing large-scale events.
• Strategic Thinker – You align event objectives with mission-driven goals.
• Community Connector – You excel at building partnerships and securing resources.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized – You manage budgets, timelines, and logistics seamlessly.
• Passionate About Child Wellbeing – You care deeply about creating meaningful experiences for children.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Child Development, Special Education, Sports Management, Social Work, Public Relations, Hospitality Management or related field: and/or a combination of education and experience in lieu of degree
• Proven work experience as an Event Producer, Coordinator or similar role
• Able to provide a portfolio of previous work
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Child Development, Special Education, Sports Management, Social Work, Public Relations, Hospitality Management or related field Project Management certification
• Three (3) years of event producing, coordinating experience
• Experience working with nonprofits or community organizations focused on child development
• Strong understanding of child psychology and wellbeing model

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 25%

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays  
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more!  
• 403(b) Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships  

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position may have exposure to children
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time being mobile to coordinate events
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.