Job Description

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.

This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person