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Part American palace, part industrial shed, Park Avenue Armory is dedicated to supporting unconventional works in the visual and performing arts that need non-traditional spaces for their full realization, enabling artists to create, students to explore, and audiences to experience epic and adventurous presentations that cannot be mounted elsewhere in New York City. Park Avenue Armory provides opportunities for employees to enrich and develop their love of the arts while contributing their specific skills, expertise, and talents. www.armoryonpark.org
ABOUT THE POSITION
Working in conjunction with the Armory’s Director of Development and the larger Development team, the Associate Director of Special Events leads the fundraising, planning, and execution of high-end events for major donors, sponsors, and members of the Armory, most importantly the high-profile annual Gala that hosts up to 700 donors. This position is a full-time role, and primary responsibilities include strategic fundraising for 4-6 benefit events annually, managing and executing 50-70 events per year, project and deadline management, team management, and building strong relationships with Board members, donors, and other stakeholders.
The Associate Director leads a small but entrepreneurial Special Events team, which manages and supports opening nights and events for member groups and artists, the annual Gala, Snowflake Lounge, and benefit dinners. This position oversees a Special Events Coordinator.
Due to the nature of this role and interaction with staff across the organization, this is a fully on-site role. Regular evening and some weekend work is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function to a high professional standard. Ideal candidates will be organized, motivated, high-energy, hands-on self-starters who work well within a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.
Park Avenue Armory provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Full Time
$95k-132k (estimate)
01/29/2024
05/18/2024
armoryonpark.org
New York, NY
200 - 500
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