Director of Special Events Salary in District of Columbia

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How much does a Director of Special Events make in District of Columbia? The average Director of Special Events salary in District of Columbia is $162,199 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $143,336 and $183,728. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC	Avg. Salary $162,199	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Parcel Return Service, DC	Avg. Salary $162,199	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington, DC	Avg. Salary $162,199	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC	Avg. Salary $162,199	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Director of Banquets and Special Events

D.C. Global Talent Inc. - Holualoa , HI

Our Director of Special Event Operations plays a pivotal role in shaping the guest experience by offering exceptional knowledge of the Resort and embodying the Golden Rule in all interactions. Legal ...

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Director of Development

San Diego Automotive Museum - San Diego , CA

The Development Director supervises the Grants Manager and the Special Events Manager. This ... This role owns the readouts of fundraising performance against established milestones · ...

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Director of Worship Ministries - Table Rock Fellowship

Christian Career Fit - Medford , OR

Director of Worship Ministries - Table Rock Fellowship Who We Are: Located in beautiful Southern ... Ability to envision how weekend worship services and special events will honor God, fit with TRF ...

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Director of Communications

OKThink - San Francisco , CA

... and Special Projects, and Events Director to craft a tactical and long-term strategy, and related work plan for the communications function; elevating and supporting the Principal's vision ...

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Associate Director of Gift Processing

University of Hawaii Foundation - Honolulu , HI

Associate Director of Gift Processing Department: Advancement Services FLSA Status: Full-Time, ... Coordinates and oversees the process of the special events and membership deductibility worksheets

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Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations

Laguna Playhouse - Laguna Beach , CA

THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Reports to ... season, special event shows, Development initiatives, Education and Outreach programs, etc

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What does a Director of Special Events do?

Common responsibilities of a Director of Special Events

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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About District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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About District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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