Director of Special Events

Manhattan Borough President-elect Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Director of Special Events to be part of his new team. The Director will be part of the Office of the Manhattan Borough President’s (MBPO) senior team and will report to the Chief of Staff.

 

The Director must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the MBPO to connect with and deliver for the borough’s diverse neighborhoods, communities and residents. In coordination with other staff, the Director of Special Events will manage the planning and execution of special events which range from cultural celebrations, public hearings, town halls and large-scale conferences.  The Director of Special Events will also be responsible for researching and designing new and different types of events. 

 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating all aspects of executing large scale events, including producing timelines and budgets for each event and handling invitation production, catering, staffing, vendors (caterers, designers, printers, entertainment, etc.), research and selection of appropriate venues;

• Working with appropriate staff  to assure quality of event programming and attendance;

• Working with Communications staff to coordinate event promotion and press coverage;

• Assuming day-of-event leadership;

• Managing and delegating event related tasks to staff, volunteers and interns;

• Tracking RSVP’s, paying special attention to VIPs and special accommodation requests (e.g. providing translation services or accommodations for the visually impaired);

• Assisting with special projects identified by the Borough President.

 

The salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience.

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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.