Careers

Development Office – Manager of Special Events

Archdiocese of New York
Development Office
Manager of Special Events
October 2025

 

Primary Responsibility:

Produce, execute, and assist with in-person and virtual events for the Development Office as well as ministry offices and pastoral offices supported by fundraising efforts.

 

Reports to:                 Senior Director of Development and Special Events

 

Work Location:         488 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead project and planning meetings.
  • Liaise with vendors and colleagues in outside departments on all aspects of event planning and logistics.
  • Supervise two Special Events Associates to ensure project objectives and deadlines are met.
  • Solicit and manage in-house and third-party vendors, including contract negotiations, insurance requirements, timeline, providing feedback on collateral/deliverables, etc.
  • Manage mailing lists and mailing projects.
  • Create event materials, including invitations, marketing materials, printed programs, Mass booklets, etc.
  • Manage administrative support pre- and post-event, including database updates, invoice processing, check requests, archiving event materials and correspondence, event storage, inventory, shipping, and event staffing plans.
  • Create and maintain event budgets.
  • Manage events and guests at the Cardinal’s residence as needed.
  • Administrative and event-related miscellaneous projects as assigned.

 

Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Experience: three to five years of fundraising, special events experience in non-profit fundraising events or in Development for a not-for-profit preferred.
  • Knowledge of protocol and etiquette standards.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, MS Word and Excel, Raiser’s Edge, and PowerPoint, and guest registration platforms.
  • Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that will include evenings, nights, and weekends.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Entrepreneurial and ability to take initiative.
  • Ability to lift event materials up to 50 pounds.

 

Compensation range for this position is: $70,000 – $87,000 annually.
This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
[email protected]