Position: Event and Engagement Manager
About: Shangri La is a vibrant compound situated on a spectacular, 5-acre, oceanside property in Honolulu. It integrates a 14,000-square-foot house with multiple outbuildings, comprising a series of interlocking spaces, both indoors and out: rooms, courtyards, lanais, terraces, gardens and numerous water features. The property includes spaces for reflection and for gatherings. Historically operated exclusively as a museum to showcase some of its collection of 2,500 objects from diverse Muslim cultures, Shangri La is in the midst of a strategic transformation that envisions the institution as a global center for personal and societal transformation. Shangri La is owned and operated by the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), whose mission is to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future by investing in artists and the performing arts, environmental conservation, medical research, child well-being and greater mutual understanding among diverse communities.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required; demonstrated experience in event strategy, planning and execution, preferably in a hospitality-focused or similar setting; background in both traditional event planning and experiential event production; understanding of audience engagement strategies; strong technical proficiency in event management software, CRM platforms, digital communication tools, and virtual/hybrid event technologies; exceptional attention to detail; strong project management skills; familiarity with brand strategy and storytelling in an event context; ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; familiarity with Hawai’i’s cultural landscape; ability to lift up to 20 pounds; valid driver’s license
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k) with 15% employer contribution, four weeks of paid vacation with additional paid time off, matching gift benefits of up to $20,000 per year
