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# Director of Public Events at OceanX

- **Company:** OceanX
- **Location:** Singapore
- **Posted:** 2025-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oceanx/jobs/5657533004

## Job description

Director of Public Events, OceanX Education

OceanX Singapore

OceanX Overview:

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.

For more information, visit [www.oceanx.org](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) and follow OceanX on [Facebook](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), [Instagram](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), [X](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) (formerly Twitter), [TikTok](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), [LinkedIn,](https://linkedin/) and [YouTube](https://youtube/).

Position Summary:

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.

The ideal candidate will blend strategic vision with stakeholder fluency, delivering experiences that expand reach, deepen engagement, and advance OceanX Education’s mission.

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.

Position Location:

Singapore

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop and lead a comprehensive strategy for public events that advance OceanX Education’s mission and strengthen brand visibility.
- Manage and mentor a cross-functional team across operations, audience engagement, and content development
- Design and implement scalable systems and processes for event planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting, leveraging digital tools to ensure efficiency and consistency
- Integrate and optimize event management software (e.g., Cvent) to streamline registration, attendee engagement, and data collection.
- Utilize data analytics and dashboards to track audience engagement, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
- Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with institutions, venues, and technology providers to expand reach and impact.
- Oversee event budgets, contracts, and resource allocation with a focus on financial stewardship and operational excellence.
- Uphold high standards of quality, accessibility, inclusivity, and mission alignment across in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
- Direct technical infrastructure for events, including AV systems, live-streaming, and digital engagement platforms.
- Serve as a senior spokesperson and ambassador for OceanX Education at public events.
- Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular impact reporting to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Willingness for moderate travel, primarily within the region and to the vessel.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late evenings, to support cross-time zone collaboration.
- Adaptable to varying workloads, balancing periods of focused execution with lighter operational phases.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Professional Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in public events, live programming, or experiential marketing, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and executing vision-aligned, audience-centered programming at scale
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience developing performance dashboards and assessing ROI for large-scale events
- Knowledge of AV production, hybrid event formats, and emerging event technology trends
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success building and sustaining high-level institutional and corporate partnerships
- Proficiency in emerging AI tools and the ability to apply new technologies to improve efficiency, problem-solving, and program delivery
- Strong skills in presentation and analytical software, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Personal Attributes:
- Determined, resourceful and practical. An independent, self-starter, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and strong work ethic
- Agility, with a track record of getting things done
- Organized, reliable, and meticulous
- Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Comfortable with ambiguity
- Maintains high standards
- Highly collaborative
- General curiosity and passion for the Ocean

Compensation and Benefits:

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.

Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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.

## About OceanX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: OceanX is a global nonprofit that explores the ocean, advances marine science, and creates immersive media and education programs to transform humanity's relationship with the ocean.
- **Entity Type**: Private (nonprofit; funded by Dalio Philanthropies)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (with a major office in Singapore)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Ray Dalio and Mark Dalio (via Dalio Philanthropies)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Ocean exploration, marine science, media production, and environmental education
- **Target customers**: B2B (research institutions, governments, media partners) and B2C (educators, students, general public via documentary content)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential – for the benefit of both people and planet." [oceanx.org/about](https://oceanx.org/about/)

## Products & Services
- **OceanXplorer**: A state-of-the-art, 414-foot research vessel equipped with dry/wet labs, manned and autonomous deep-sea submersibles, helicopters, drones, and a Hollywood-level production center. It serves as the primary platform for expeditions and media capture.
- **OceanX Science**: Expedition-based research programs focused on biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable ocean policy, partnering with global research institutions.
- **OceanX Education**: Programs that spark passion for the ocean through immersive experiences, curriculum-aligned content, and leadership development for students and educators.
- **Media & Storytelling**: Co-production of high-impact documentaries including contributions to BBC’s *Blue Planet II*, the IMAX film *Oceans: Our Blue Planet*, and the original series *OceanXplorers* (created with James Cameron and National Geographic).
- **Immersive / Digital Experiences**: Use of mixed reality, data visualization, and AI-driven marketing to bring ocean exploration to global audiences.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit); funding from Dalio Philanthropies. No external valuation disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 88 employees (as of mid-2025), with a 23.5% year-over-year growth and a 22.9% increase in LinkedIn followers (to ~59,000) [linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg](https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Dalio Philanthropies (funder); James Cameron (creative advisor and co-creator of *OceanXplorers*); BBC Studios; National Geographic; and numerous scientific institutions (e.g., Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution).
- **Growth Signals**: Expansion into Asia-Pacific with a dedicated Singapore office; hiring for roles in AI, immersive technology, and partnerships; increasing expedition footprint (e.g., Cabo Verde Digital Deep 2025, Around Africa 2025).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique vessel capability**: OceanXplorer is one of the most advanced research and media vessels ever built, combining deep-sea science with Hollywood-grade production – a combination no other organization replicates.
- **Media pedigree**: Strong relationships with top-tier broadcasters and filmmakers (BBC, National Geographic, James Cameron) enable global reach and compelling storytelling.
- **Cross-disciplinary team**: The organization employs scientists, filmmakers, engineers, data analysts, and educators under one roof, fostering rapid iteration from discovery to public engagement.
- **Philanthropic funding**: Independence from commercial revenue pressures allows long-term, high-risk/high-reward expedition planning.

## Strategic Focus
- **Accelerating ocean science**: Deploying cutting-edge technology (eDNA analysis, deep-sea submersibles, AI data processing) to fill critical knowledge gaps about the ocean.
- **Expanding global education**: Scaling immersive education programs and digital content to cultivate a new generation of ocean leaders, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
- **Driving policy change**: Translating research into actionable data for governments and international bodies to promote sustainable ocean management.
- **Deepening media partnerships**: Continuing co-productions and original series to maintain public engagement and awareness.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven impact**: Employees contribute directly to ocean conservation, scientific discovery, and climate action. [oceanx.org/about](https://oceanx.org/about/)
- **Cutting-edge technology**: Access to advanced research equipment, submersibles, and post-production facilities; opportunities to work at the intersection of science, media, and engineering.
- **Global, diverse team**: Workforce spans 18 countries, with offices in New York and Singapore and a strong mix of backgrounds (marine biology, filmmaking, data science, operations) [linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg](https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg).
- **Growth trajectory**: 23.5% headcount growth year-over-year, with active hiring for roles in AI, data, partnerships, and education (7 open positions as of mid-2025) [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oceanx).
- **Culture of collaboration**: Hybrid team environment (HQ in NYC, Singapore hub, and expedition-based fieldwork); emphasis on creativity, cross-disciplinary problem-solving.
- **Notable perks**: Opportunity to participate in ocean expeditions, work alongside top scientists and filmmakers, and contribute to Emmy-nominated and IMAX-scale media projects.

## Sources
1. [OceanX Careers (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oceanx)
2. [OceanX About Page](https://oceanx.org/about/)
3. [OceanX Homepage](https://oceanx.org/)
4. [OceanX Leadership Team](https://oceanx.org/our-team/)
5. [OceanX LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg)

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