Director, Events

Location: Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301

BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail, and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably, and creating places where people can work, live, connect, and thrive.

About the role

BGRE creates premier offices where the world’s most ambitious businesses thrive—shaped by the spirit of hospitality, operating expertise, and tenant experience needed to compete at the forefront. 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 part in planning and executing programming across the New York portfolio. You will act as the main point of contact for the permitting process on behalf of all Brookfield Place events with the 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 Brookfield’s New York City portfolio, primarily focusing on Brookfield Place and Manhattan West
• Plan, produce, 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 Brookfield’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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Paid maternity leave
• Generous employee referral program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Employer-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance

Pay

Annual base salary range: $140,000 – $155,000 (exempt, bi-weekly pay frequency)