Director, Special Events
lucasmuseum· Special Events
About this role
ABOUT THE LUCAS MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART
Opening in September 2026, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to illustrated storytelling. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum’s collection features works by artists including Norman Rockwell, Kadir Nelson, Jessie Willcox Smith, N. C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, Judith F. Baca, Frida Kahlo, and Maxfield Parrish; as well as comic art legends such as Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, Frank Frazetta, Alison Bechdel, Chris Ware, and R. Crumb; and photographers Gordon Parks, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Dorothea Lange. The Museum also houses the Lucas Archives, containing models, props, concept art, and costumes from Lucas’s filmmaking career.
Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD with a landscape by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA, the Museum is in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, on an 11-acre campus that includes new green space and a 300,000-square-foot building with galleries, two theaters, a library, restaurant, café, retail store, and community spaces.
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of the Revenue and Engagement team, the Director of Special Events will ensure that the Events team will provide excellent event planning and project management services to the customers and guests of the Museum using the Museum’s multiple indoor and outdoor venue spaces. In collaboration with the Revenue and Engagement team the Director of Special Events develops and guides the strategy and implementation for all event planning, production, and venue operations, including coordination for catering services. These functions include establishing and maintaining the policies, event agreements, price points, and client relationships. The Director of Special Events is also responsible for coordinating and managing multiple, concurrent projects while demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to develop, implement, and track project and departmental budgets. All staff at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art lead through a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within the Museum and with the communities that we serve. Salary and titles will be assigned commensurate to the successful candidates’ education and experience. An attractive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate(s).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Director, Special Events role at lucasmuseum?
The listed salary for this Director, Special Events position at lucasmuseum is USD 116K–139K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Director, Special Events position at lucasmuseum located?
This Director, Special Events role at lucasmuseum is based in Los Angeles. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director, Special Events role at lucasmuseum full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director, Special Events role in the Special Events department at lucasmuseum.
Which team or department does the Director, Special Events at lucasmuseum belong to?
This Director, Special Events position is part of the Special Events department at lucasmuseum. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Director, Special Events job at lucasmuseum posted?
This Director, Special Events position at lucasmuseum was posted on May 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Director, Special Events
lucasmuseum · 💰 USD 116K–139K
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