Director of Special Events (Luxury Hospitality & Special Events)

Director of Special Events

Location: Onsite - Ocala, FL

Compensation: Up to $160,000 bonus

Can you pull off a luxury event in days, not months?

Our client is a premier luxury resort destination known for high-impact, large-scale experiences. From headline events to VIP moments, they set the standard for unforgettable hospitality.

They are looking for a Director of Special Events to lead it all.

This is a high-visibility, high-intensity role for someone who moves fast, thinks strategically, and delivers under pressure.

What You’ll Own

• Lead strategy and execution of all special events across the property
• Produce large-scale luxury experiences including galas, NYE, and Food & Wine events
• Execute complex events on aggressive timelines
• Partner with marketing, operations, and hospitality teams
• Own budgets, vendors, logistics, and timelines end-to-end
• Manage VIP events, sponsors, and key partnerships
• Lead and develop the events team
• Drive ticket sales and room revenue
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 years of large-scale event experience in hospitality or similar environments
• Proven experience executing special events (not catering or conferences)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and logistics
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Why This Role

• High-impact leadership position
• Work in a premier luxury environment
• Opportunity to build and own marquee events
• Full benefits bonus potential
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Background check and drug test required
  
  

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