Executive Director, Engagement & Events

Job description

Description SUMMARY: The Executive Director, Engagement & Events is a critical leadership role in Institutional Advancement, reporting to the Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer. The EDEE convenes and partners with key internal and external stakeholders and advises on the creation and execution of coordinated strategies designed to maximize the lifetime engagement and philanthropic support of CalArts’ alumnx, families, and friends constituencies. Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, the EDEE helps to develop and implement engagement, cultivation, and stewardship experiences that build a sense of community and affinity. This newly created position will reimagine CalArts’ engagement and special events opportunities during a pivotal time of growth for the Institute. Engaging all constituents, the EDEE’s team has the opportunity to showcase the talents of students, faculty, and alumnx and to celebrate honoraries associated with the CalArts community. With world-class artists learning and teaching at CalArts, Advancement’s engagement activities and special events are highly collaborative opportunities to work with students, faculty, staff, and volunteer leadership to...