Special Events Associate Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Special Events Associate make in Chicago, IL? The average Special Events Associate salary in Chicago, IL is $46,815 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $40,924 and $55,971. 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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On-Call Special Events Associate

Exploratorium - San Francisco , CA

The Special Events Associate is on the frontline of the Museum Rentals staff, greeting and monitoring access to the museum, and must be friendly and approachable at all times as well as knowledgeable ...

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Director of Music Sales & Special Events

Arizona Athletic Grounds - Mesa , AZ

... special events. AAG includes a 3,000- seat outdoor stadium, a 2,800-seat indoor arena, 35 soccer ... AZ Athletic Associates, LLC., and Arizona Athletic Grounds are an equal opportunity employer, and ...

ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago

Warehouse Associate

Special Occasions - Corvallis , OR

Salary: $16-$19 Special Occasions is the premiere provider for event rental equipment in the Willamette Valley and beyond. Family owned since we opened in 1986, we are always looking to add energetic ...

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Project Manager - Municipal & Special Districts (Austin)

Ward Getz and Associates PLLC - Austin , TX

Responsibilities As a Project Manager on our Municipal & Special Districts engineering team in the ... In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed ...

Lensa - 14 days ago

Associate Community Manager

Sail Internet - Santa Clara , CA

Sail Internet is seeking an Associate Community Manager to help us grow our commercial sales branch ... special events at these properties. * Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to support and ...

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Hospitality & Sales Associate

White Road Capital Management LLC - Saint Helena , CA

The Hospitality & Sales Associate is responsible for providing gracious, knowledgeable, and ... special events, opening and closing procedures, financial reconciliation & computer/POS interface ...

ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago

What does a Special Events Associate do?

Common responsibilities of a Special Events Associate

Provide support to Director of Advancement in implementation/organization of Advancement events (Soirâ”œÂ®e du Vin Wine Auction, Annual Gala & Auction, Arts Night, Development Cocktail, Alumni BBQ, International Reunions, Major Donor Appreciation Dinner, receptions, campaign events, presentations, etc.

November 01, 2022

Manage the design, copy and production deadlines for event collateral, including invitations, programs, signage, etc.

February 03, 2023

Reviews property specific event operations annually and makes appropriate adjustments.

February 16, 2023

Develop and manage creative concepts, timelines and budgets for fundraising and donor stewardship events.

March 02, 2023

Edits, formats, combines and revises lists for mailings and meetings.

March 22, 2023

Track advertisement/solicitations, develops event donor relationships and handles certain direct solicitations, track RSVPs, prepare and send invitations, generate nametags, coordinate set-up, take down/clean up.

April 30, 2023

Assist with the planning of the annual Tribute Dinner, Golf Benefit, Autumn Benefit, Pediatric Benefit, HSS in Florida Panel Discussion and BIKE HSS.

May 01, 2023

Assure inventory is secure while transporting to subsequent special events.

May 07, 2023

Create a strategy with ELB member to increase awareness of BHCHP among young professionals in Boston, and to work with them to raise funds and solicit donations.

May 18, 2023

Planning, assigning and directing work.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Special Events Associate in Chicago, IL

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55971

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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56469

47304

What is the average salary for Special Events Associate in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Events Associate in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Special Events Associate ranges from $40,924 to $55,971 with the average base salary of $46,815. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,293 to $56,469 with the average total cash compensation of $47,304.

View Average Salary for Special Events Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$46,815	$40,924 - $55,971
Bonus	$489	$369 - $498
Total Pay	$47,304	$41,293 - $56,469

* 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.

Special Events Associate Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,154 - $56,285	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,154 - $56,285	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,107 - $56,221	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,139 - $56,264	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,139 - $56,264	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,218 - $55,004	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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