Director Event Marketing & Experiences

Overview The Director of Event Marketing & Experiences will lead the strategy, planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Joint Commission’s enterprise event portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role will partner closely with the marketing and communications team, executive leadership, business units, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact domestic and international events that advance Joint Commission’s mission, strengthen its brand, deepen stakeholder engagement, and support organizational growth.

This leader will partner with Marketing to oversee events at industry tradeshows, conferences, thought leadership programs, plan internal and external events, and major enterprise conferences such as SPARK, Joint Commission’s large education conference, and UNIFY, Joint Commission’s major external conference. The Head of Events & Experiences will bring strategic vision, operational excellence, strong executive presence, and a collaborative leadership style to ensure every event reflects the organization’s standards for quality, professionalism, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an enterprise-wide events strategy aligned with Joint Commission’s brand, marketing priorities, stakeholder engagement goals, and organizational objectives.
• Serve as the primary events leader and strategic partner to the Chief Marketing Officer, marketing and communications team, executive leadership, and key business stakeholders.
• Plan and execute domestic and international events, conferences, tradeshows, sponsored programs, leadership convenings, and internal events.
• Lead the planning and delivery of major enterprise conferences, including SPARK and UNIFY, ensuring strong program integration, operational excellence, attendee experience, logistics, and measurable outcomes.