Events Director (Nonprofit, Co-working Space)

About LACI  The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is a nonprofit organization creating an inclusive green economy by unlocking innovation (through working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies), transforming markets (through catalytic partnerships in zero emission transportation, clean energy and sustainable cities) and enhancing communities (through workforce development, pilots and other programs).

Originally founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and its Department of Water & Power (LADWP), LACI is recognized as one of the most innovative business incubators in the world.

Learn more at laci.org Position Summary :

• The Events Director leads the planning, production, and strategy for all events associated with LACI—including third-party rentals, campus events, and programmatic events.
• This role is responsible for creating an outstanding event experience for stakeholders, partners, and the broader LACI and La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC) community, while also managing operational logistics, space use, and event revenue opportunities.
• Reporting to the VP, Marketing & Communications, the Events Director manages and mentors the Marketing & Events Coordinator, ensuring the team delivers high-quality events that reflect the values and advance the mission of LACI and LKIC.
• This position leads strategy and operations for LACI’s third-party space rental program and collaborates cross-functionally with the Campus Management team and the Development team, among others.

The position also leads events strategy for the BATWorks program in New York City in collaboration with the SVP of BATWorks.  What You’ll Do :

Develop the strategy for event partnerships with key organizations in collaboration with program teams (pillars) and oversee the execution of those partnerships.   Systems & Administration :

Team Leadership & Management :

Ensure message alignment with event content (especially programmatic events), social media, website and newsletters, working with the VP of Marketing & Communications and the Director of Communications and Public Affairs to ensure all events are telling the comprehensive LACI story, regardless of venue.  Third-Party Rentals :

Programmatic Events :

Operations, Budgeting & Evaluation :

Why You’re Right for the Job :

You’re detail-oriented and process-oriented, and you love to build things from the ground up.  Planning professional events comes easy to you :

You feel comfortable pitching a mission or program.  You’re PRO-LACI :

In addition, you have a commitment to inclusion, or the need for solutions to support all people in a community regardless of race, religion, gender, immigration status, or ethnicity.  Requirements :

This means you have :

Work Requirements This role operates in a hybrid capacity and must work onsite from Downtown LA office at least 3-5 days / week depending on scheduled events or meetings on Campus Some travel required Position Details :

Salary Range :

In addition to working on a campus with other innovators, we offer industry competitive benefits including :