Senior Special Events Manager

The Public Theater; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Commuter benefits

Pension

Job summary

The Public Theater in New York is seeking a dynamic Development Manager, Special Events to plan and execute high‑profile cultivation and fundraising events, including Opening Nights and the Annual Gala. The role supervises one direct report and partners with multiple departments to ensure flawless execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing ticketing and guest lists, and maintaining donor communications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in event planning, logistics, fundraising, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple events and projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to adapt.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with donors, vendors, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of a wide range of events including Opening Nights and galas.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure seamless event logistics.
• Manage ticketing, guest lists, and donor communications.
• Oversee budgets, track expenses, and process vendor invoices.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor relations

Donor relations

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Tessitura

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Public Theater in New York is seeking a dynamic Development Manager, Special Events to plan and execute high‑profile cultivation and fundraising events, including Opening Nights and the Annual Gala. The role supervises one direct report and partners with multiple departments to ensure flawless execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing ticketing and guest lists, and maintaining donor communications.