Director of Special Events Salary in Bangor, ME

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Special Events in Bangor, ME is $142,306. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $111,401 to a high of $178,603, with most professionals earning between $126,129 and $161,305.

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Director of Special Events

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Collaborate with the Foundations and Corporations fund raising staff to assure the most effective approach to corporate solicitation is implemented so that sponsorship and philanthropy solicitations are complimentary and provide the best opportunity for maximizing corporate donations.

February 15, 2023

Lead by exampleSchedule and facilitate committee meetingsAdapt strategies to changed conditions and communicate changes effectivelyAbility for detailed focus in complex situationsCommunicate clearly and effectively in positive or negative situationsInteract positively with stakeholdersThe ability to have fun while executing complex events under pressureEffectively balance task-oriented and process-oriented dutiesDemonstrate positivity and persistence in meeting difficult challengesWork effectively as a member of a team.

May 08, 2023

Demonstrated capability to work closely with diverse teams of people to accomplish complex tasks and initiative on schedule and on budget.

October 25, 2022

Manages events budgets to ensure compliance with departmental, university and state fiscal rules and budgetary parameters established by the Deportment of Intercollegiate Athletics and establishes pricing for public admission to events.

January 04, 2023

Develop processes and resources to support site Executive Directors and Development Managers in meeting revenue and cost of fundraising goals, improving process, increasing constituent engagement.

April 17, 2023

Attend business networking events including Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA), Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Greater Charlotte Hotel and Tourism Association (HTA), Visit Charlotte, ISES.

April 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Special Events in Bangor, ME

Average Base Salary

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126129

161305

142306

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

139421

185732

159958

What is the average salary for Director of Special Events in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Special Events in Bangor, ME. The base salary for Director of Special Events ranges from $126,129 to $161,305 with the average base salary of $142,306. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,421 to $185,732 with the average total cash compensation of $159,958.

View Average Salary for Director of Special Events as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$142,306	$126,129 - $161,305
Bonus	$17,652	$13,292 - $24,427
Total Pay	$159,958	$139,421 - $185,732

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Special Events Salary Near Bangor, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Augusta, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,012 - $163,713	COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,225 - $167,822	COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,225 - $167,822	COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,542 - $169,506	COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,542 - $169,506	COMPARE TO Bangor, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,542 - $169,506	COMPARE TO Bangor, ME

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About Bangor, Maine

Bangor is located at 44°48′N 68°48′W / 44.8°N 68.8°W / 44.8; -68.8. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.59 square miles (89.59 km2), of which 34.26 square miles (88.73 km2) is land and 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) is water. A potential advantage that has always eluded exploitation is the city's location between the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the rest of Canada (as well as New York). As early as the 1870s, the city promoted a Halifax-to-New York railroad, via Bangor, as the quickest connection between North America and Europe (when combin...

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