Event Director Job at Truss, American Fork, UT

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  • Truss
  • American Fork, UT

Job Description

Director of Events

We hired for this role last year and have seen the impact it can make on our team and member experience. As Truss continues to grow, were excited to bring on a second outstanding Event Director to help elevate our events even further.

Lehi, UT (Hybrid local presence required)

Full-time

Frequent travel for events and site visits

Compensation: Competitive and aligned with experience and performance

A Note from Logan Wilkes, CEO of Truss

At Truss, we believe business is about knowing the right people.

We bring together CEOs and founders who value relationships as one of the most important assets in business. Through extraordinary experiences around the world, we create environments where meaningful connections naturally happen.

As our community grows, we are looking for an exceptional Director of Events who can design and execute the experiences that make Truss unique.

Our members run demanding companies. When they attend a Truss event, it needs to feel worth their timethoughtful, seamless, and unforgettable.

The right person for this role loves people, thrives in fast-moving environments, and takes pride in creating experiences that bring remarkable people together.

Logan

About Truss

Truss is a private community of high-level CEOs and founders committed to building meaningful relationships with other exceptional leaders.

We host world-class experiencesfrom international retreats to curated local eventsdesigned to help our members connect on a deeper level both personally and professionally.

To deliver these experiences well, we build a team that is:

Socially gifted

Detail-oriented

Service-driven

Solution-focused

The Role

The Director of Events leads the planning and execution of the experiences that define the Truss community.

This role manages the full lifecycle of Truss eventsfrom destination scouting and vendor negotiations to itinerary design and on-site execution.

The right candidate is highly organized, socially confident, and capable of managing complex logistics while delivering the high-touch service our members expect.

Responsibilities Signature Trips & Destination Experiences

Collaborate with the CEO and other Event Directors to design the annual Truss trip calendar

Plan and execute 58 trips annually (international and domestic)

Conduct site visits to evaluate future event destinations

Design detailed itineraries that create memorable member experiences

Negotiate contracts with hotels, venues, and vendors

Maintain strong relationships with hospitality partners

Manage event budgets and financial accountability

Coordinate logistics with the internal team

Select and coordinate event gifting

Host and oversee events to ensure seamless execution

Local Events

Help plan and execute local events that strengthen the Truss community, including:

CEO lunches

Happy hours

Date nights

Golf events

Local getaways

Responsibilities include coordinating venues, managing logistics, and supporting event execution to ensure a high-quality member experience.

What We're Looking For

This role is best suited for someone experienced in planning high-end events or executive-level travel experiences.

Qualifications include:

3+ years planning corporate events, retreats, or travel programs

Experience working with CEOs, founders, or VIP clients

Strong vendor negotiation and contract management experience

Experience managing domestic and international travel logistics

Strong budgeting and organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal ability

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

High attention to detail and professionalism

Calm, solution-oriented approach under pressure

Must reside in the Salt Lake City area

Familiarity with venues along the Wasatch Front is a plus

The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here

Socially Gifted You naturally connect with people and make others feel welcome.

Detail-Oriented You notice the small things that elevate an experience.

Service-Driven You anticipate needs and care deeply about the guest experience.

Solution-Focused You stay calm under pressure and solve problems quickly.

Highly Organized You manage many moving parts while keeping everything running smoothly.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief answer to the following question:

Tell us about an event or experience you planned that people still talk about. What made it memorable?

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area

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