Director of Special Events Salary in New York, NY

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How much does a Director of Special Events make in New York, NY? The average Director of Special Events salary in New York, NY is $170,214 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $150,419 and $192,807. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Special Events Director, Community Engagement - California/Northwest Area

Autism Speaks - Los Angeles , CA

Come join us as a Director, Community Engagement, in our California/Northwest Area. This position ... Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned events, including logistics, data entry ...

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Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Tours & Events

Marymount University - Arlington , VA

JOB DESCRIPTION - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS FOR CAMPUS TOURS & EVENTS Job Summary The ... Special Working Conditions None Marymoun

Lensa - 56 days ago

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 FAMILY PROGRAMS

Park City Community Church - Park City , UT

· The Director of Family Programs will develop creative programming to engage, challenge and grow ... special events Qualifications : * Proven record of managing complex and dynamic program calendar

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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 Development

Northern Light School - Oakland , CA

... special events and grants for the organization. The Director of Development will spearhead the development and implementation of a robust fundraising strategy. NLS currently aims $2.8 million to $3 ...

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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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Average Salary Range for Director of Special Events in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

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192807

170214

Average Total Cash Compensation

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165600

222538

190399

What is the average salary for Director of Special Events in 2024?

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 New York, NY. The base salary for Director of Special Events ranges from $150,419 to $192,807 with the average base salary of $170,214. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $165,600 to $222,538 with the average total cash compensation of $190,399.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$170,214	$150,419 - $192,807
Bonus	$20,184	$15,182 - $29,730
Total Pay	$190,399	$165,600 - $222,538

* 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 New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,320 - $193,963	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,320 - $193,963	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,320 - $193,963	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,320 - $193,963	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,320 - $193,963	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,320 - $193,963	COMPARE TO New York, NY

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