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Director of Special Events

Ali Forney Center

New York, NYJob$115–125K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$115–125K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Director of Special Events leads Ali Forney Center’s signature, fundraising, and client-centered events, aligning them with organizational priorities, mission, and revenue goals. The role develops strategies to grow event revenue and improve event quality, assesses performance and financial results, and creates event concepts and partnerships to expand reach and strengthen the donor and supporter pipeline.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Event ManagementProject ManagementRevenue GenerationSponsorship DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeFundraising DatabasesComputer Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent5+ Years Event-Related Experience

Full job description

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY RESPONSIBILITIES -Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of AFC's signature events, fundraising events, and client-centered events, ensuring each event aligns with organizational priorities, mission, and revenue goals. -Develop and implement a long-term strategy to grow event revenue, strengthen return on investment (ROI), and elevate the quality and overall experience of AFC's event portfolio. -Independently assess event performance, revenue, expenses, audience engagement, and pipeline potential to identify opportunities for optimization, cost management, and revenue growth. -Develop new event concepts, formats, and partnership opportunities that expand AFC's reach, diversify revenue opportunities, and strengthen the donor and supporter pipeline. QUALIFICATIONS -High school diploma or equivalent required -Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in special events, event production, sponsorships, partnerships, business development, fundraising, community engagement, hospitality, experiential marketing, or a related field. -Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex events and projects with minimal to no day-to-day supervision. -Demonstrated experience generating revenue, securing sponsorships, developing partnerships, increasing participation, or achieving measurable event or business objectives. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office, fundraising database experience, and other related computer skills SALARY $115,000- $125,000 Yearly TO APPLY AND TO VIEW A FULL DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION VISIT THE LINK BELOW https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/0989C6247B7E2AF6641A4FA048A442F8/jobs/167047

How this job compares

Set against the 606 open Event Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–125K/yr
  • New York median$90–103K/yr43 salary ranges
  • US median$73–103K/yr338 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 30% above the New York median midpoint ($93K) — in the middle half of Event Management salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 67 open Event Management jobs in New York and 606 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Event Management postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (397 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 130 of the 606 open Event Management jobs (21%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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