Director of Public Events at OceanX
SingaporeFull-timeOceanX Public ProgramsPosted 2 months ago
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"272499da-5523-5969-b17c-4f82c0ce3910|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Default",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"Default",335572020,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri",335551500,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777843,"Calibri",201341986,"1",268442635,"24"]}"><span class="TextRun SCXW55640302 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW55640302 BCX8">Director of Public Events</span></span></span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">OceanX</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> Education</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">OceanX</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> Singapore</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br><br></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">OceanX</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> Overview:</span></span></strong></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> </span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we’re building a new paradigm where humanity and the ocean mutually thrive. Our approach is fueled by exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to help transform how people understand and value the ocean. Our work strives to fortify biodiversity and increase the sustainable use of ocean resources to help ensure the ocean remains a foundation for human wellbeing and potential. OceanX is a nonprofit operating program of Dalio Philanthropies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceanx.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635148506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=s0IQuKRoOfM6DDY8jYDzkcGfam5xGH3lIba7gnpnOlg%3D&reserved=0">www.oceanx.org</a> and follow OceanX on <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOceanXOrg%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635172100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d7cNol1etM%2FSJgwQRtaMC%2BewGYX6zNmRSuZq5HwTs1I%3D&reserved=0">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Foceanx%2F%3Fhl%3Den&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635188997%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJgOp6KqJx7DGKVn9WE2MCHy0utHQH7CBvw3M5lUeiE%3D&reserved=0">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Foceanx%3Flang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635204809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JvoG8F%2FgrHFaalEds9rqcT16FO4v1oWidk8lcTdtYhM%3D&reserved=0">X</a> (formerly Twitter), <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40oceanx&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635220451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ohnerZZgKPNYVJLUZp7lRzi1Cy%2B%2FJCYHR%2Bt970rN%2BIc%3D&reserved=0">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://linkedin/">LinkedIn,</a> and <a href="https://youtube/">YouTube</a>. </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"><br>Position Summary:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p>OceanX Education is seeking a Director of Public Events to lead the strategy, design, and execution of OceanX Education’s public-facing programs in Singapore. This role will oversee a small team across Event Operations, Programming, and Audience Curation to ensure that events are impactful, inclusive, and operationally sound.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate will blend strategic vision with stakeholder fluency, delivering experiences that expand reach, deepen engagement, and advance OceanX Education’s mission.</p>
<p>OceanX Education pursues its mission through a consultative, founder-partnered approach, shaping programs that align with the founder’s vision while achieving strategic and meaningful outcomes.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><br>Position Location:</span></strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Singapore<br></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">Duties and Responsibilities:</span></span></strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br></span></p>
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<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Develop and lead a comprehensive strategy for public events that advance OceanX Education’s mission and strengthen brand visibility.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Manage and mentor a cross-functional team across operations, audience engagement, and content development</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Design and implement scalable systems and processes for event planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting, leveraging digital tools to ensure efficiency and consistency</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Integrate and optimize event management software (e.g., Cvent) to streamline registration, attendee engagement, and data collection.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Utilize data analytics and dashboards to track audience engagement, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with institutions, venues, and technology providers to expand reach and impact.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Oversee event budgets, contracts, and resource allocation with a focus on financial stewardship and operational excellence.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Uphold high standards of quality, accessibility, inclusivity, and mission alignment across in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Direct technical infrastructure for events, including AV systems, live-streaming, and digital engagement platforms.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Serve as a senior spokesperson and ambassador for OceanX Education at public events.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular impact reporting to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Willingness for moderate travel, primarily within the region and to the vessel.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late evenings, to support cross-time zone collaboration.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Adaptable to varying workloads, balancing periods of focused execution with lighter operational phases.</li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5;">Additional duties as assigned.</li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Qualifications</span>:</span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Professional Experience: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span>
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<li>A Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field</li>
<li>15+ years of experience in public events, live programming, or experiential marketing, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role</li>
<li>Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and executing vision-aligned, audience-centered programming at scale</li>
<li>Strong analytical capabilities with experience developing performance dashboards and assessing ROI for large-scale events</li>
<li>Knowledge of AV production, hybrid event formats, and emerging event technology trends</li>
<li>Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success building and sustaining high-level institutional and corporate partnerships</li>
<li>Proficiency in emerging AI tools and the ability to apply new technologies to improve efficiency, problem-solving, and program delivery</li>
<li>Strong skills in presentation and analytical software, including PowerPoint and Excel<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Personal Attributes</span><span data-contrast="auto">: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Determined, resourceful and practical. An independent, self-starter, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and strong work ethic</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Agility, with a track record of getting things done</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Organized, reliable, and meticulous</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Comfortable with ambiguity</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Maintains high standards</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Highly collaborative</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">General curiosity and passion for the Ocean<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Compensation and Benefits</span>:</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset), and an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive employer paid medical plan and CPF.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>