Director, Events

About the role

BGRE creates the premier offices the world’s most ambitious businesses thrive in – shaped by the spirit of hospitality, operating expertise, and tenant experience needed to compete at the front. We are seeking a Director, Events to join BGRE in New York, reporting to the SVP, Marketing. In this role, you will play a key role in planning and executing programming across NY portfolio. In this role, you will act as main point of contact for the permitting process on behalf of all Brookfield Place events with Battery Park City Authority (BPCA). You will also field and manage business development and tenant engagement opportunities, as well as support the SVP, Marketing and external agency on strategy and planning.

Responsibilities

• Work with SVP and agency to produce all public-facing activation, retail, private, and brand alliance events within BGRE’s New York City portfolio, primarily focusing on Brookfield Place and Manhattan West
• Plan and execute programming in partnership with agency that meets business objectives as assigned, including contracts, marketing, event production, event evaluation, budget management, vendor management, and coordinating
• Serve as primary liaison across internal stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and execution
• Act as BGRE’s lead on-site contact for all events, overseeing operations, stakeholder experience, and issue resolution
• Oversee inbound third-party event inquiries from intake through agency handoff, identifying revenue-generating opportunities
• Manage various activation types across the portfolio, including permitting, logistics, and on-site coordination
• Monitor industry trends and maintain relationships with key partners, vendors, and creatives

Your Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in event production, experiential marketing, or partnerships, preferably within real estate, retail, or agency environments
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder events and brand activations from concept through execution
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing budgets, vendor negotiations, and agency relationships
• Knowledge of NYC permitting and licensing processes; experience working with public agencies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage strategic growth partnerships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven with strong on-site leadership capabilities
• Passion for events, culture, and placemaking, with a pulse on industry trends and emerging experiences

Why BGRE?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. BGRE strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a BGRE employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary Range: $140,000 – 155,000
• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
• Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability