Director, Americas Events Job at Society of Petroleum Engineers, Houston, TX

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  • Society of Petroleum Engineers
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Director, Americas Events

THE LOCATION

Houston area is highly preferred – this is a hybrid work model allowing for an opportunity to combine home-based (remote) work with availability to work from our Houston office as needed

THE ORGANIZATION

You can take pride knowing that you will be working with the largest individual-member organization serving managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals worldwide in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry – a vital energy and material resource. From our beginning in the early 1900’s, SPE has grown to nearly 119,000 members in 138 countries. SPE is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with operations around the world.

THE TEAM

Our America’s events team supports oil and gas industry events such as training courses, workshops, symposiums, forums, and conferences occurring in Canada, USA and Latin America including the SPE flagship event ATCE and the OTC portfolio of events.

Our team works in a very collaborative diverse environment with strong communications between different disciplines, business segments and industry leaders. Representing a well-established and reputable association contributes to solid long-term relationships. A passion for our industry and fostering forward-thinking creates a setting for success.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role sets the strategic direction and leads the implementation of the SPE events portfolio in the Americas region. This position works closely with key industry stakeholders, senior executives within the oil and gas industry, international member committees and other SPE Event Directors, Senior Managers and Department Heads. The position is responsible for financial oversight for all designated SPE event budgets.

If working with a mission-based global organization and contributing to industry events including one of the largest tradeshow conferences in the world sounds rewarding, this may be your path to an exciting new career serving the oil and gas industry professionals.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE IN THIS ROLE

  • Support strategic development of event goals and objectives in the Americas.
  • Oversee the organization and delivery of all SPE events in the Americas with the aim of producing outcomes that are financially successful and create high member and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Work closely with the OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) Board of Directors to implement their strategic vision for OTC events.
  • Manage an Events team of 25 people plus the Sales team of 4 people ensuring that Events and Sales teams contribute to the proactive marketing of the society to encourage section and membership growth.
  • Develop and support the society’s strategic alliances and partnerships across the Americas through ongoing dialogue with the society’s regional directors, society members and dignitaries. Liaise with energy operating, service, supply, and manufacturing companies on matters related to the society’s interests and activities.
  • Provide support to the SPE US Advisory Council by overseeing the preparation of meeting agendas, presenting comprehensive reports on revenues and expenditures, sharing SPE’s international strategic plan and other initiatives, whilst also seeking their guidance on developing SPE’s initiatives in the US, along with any other relevant items.
  • Define and manage projects, work plans and scheduling with budget oversight and financial reconciliations as needed.
  • Prepare, develop, and submit comprehensive event budgets, closely monitoring results /actuals against plans and budgets. Implement effective cost control procedures to minimize expenses in all operating areas.
  • Carry out supervisory tasks to include recruiting, hiring, and training of staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; coordinating staffing/project schedules; addressing complaints and resolving issues; coaching, mentoring and developing staff; as well as providing recommendations for process and performance improvements.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

  • Bachelor's degree and/or significant experience of planning large scale conferences and exhibitions.
  • Leadership experience and demonstrated abilities in business development, relationship building and negotiation.
  • Significant experience negotiating contracts with hotels and vendors from various industries.
  • Strong financial planning and budgeting skills.
  • Familiarity with special terminology related to conferences and exhibitions, member services, finance, publications, public relations, and administration.
  • Experience with Windows standard software, event management software.

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

  • Highly motivated personable team leader.
  • Cultural awareness and familiarity with regional sensitivities and preferences
  • Collaborative and service-oriented approach.
  • Excellent oral, written, organization, presentation, and independent workload management skills.
  • Fluency in the English language is a requirement. Other languages may be useful but not essential.
  • Some domestic and international travel. Ability to travel up to 20% percent of the work period.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

The following benefits apply to U.S. employees and similar benefits may apply to global offices.

  • If you enjoy long weekends, you will really appreciate our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off!
  • Generous retirement program (401k with 110% matching funds for U.S. employees)
  • We have all the great medical benefits that you would expect from a top employer with multiple available plans to fit your needs – medical, dental, vision (starting from your first day of employment – no waiting period)
  • Company paid employee disability and life insurance with the option to add spouse and children
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) – Available as soon as you accrue your time off, up to four weeks annually which increases after five years
  • Holiday Pay (8 days) including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
  • Hybrid work model – your role may allow you to work remotely several days a week or more with periodic commute to local office
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program – you may qualify for 80% reimbursement on approved courses/degrees
  • Employee Well Being program at no cost to employee. Includes emotional support, work-life solutions - referrals for childcare, home repairs, legal guidance, financial resources and online support for expert advice
  • Pet insurance, gym membership, exclusive discounts on brands and experiences you know and love

To avoid delays in considering your application, please complete all questions within the application including your expected salary range for this role.

Society of Petroleum Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employe r

We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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