Special Events Manager

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Federal leave programs

State leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking a Special Events Manager for a long-term temp position in Midtown Manhattan. The role is onsite five days per week and requires a bachelor's degree with 3–5+ years in event planning, fundraising events, donor relations, hospitality, or related fields.

The manager will lead planning and execution of fundraising and donor cultivation events, working with board members, donors, and senior leadership to ensure flawless events and strong donor engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5+ years of experience in event planning, fundraising events, donor relations, hospitality, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain donor relationships and engage donor communities.
• Coordinate donor outreach and communications and manage event logistics.
• Oversee vendor relationships, menu planning, budgeting, guest experience, and event execution.

Skills

Event planning

Donor relations

Hospitality

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a small nonprofit organization based in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking a long term temp, potential temp to perm Special Events Manager to join their team onsite five days per week. This role requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years of experience in event planning, fundraising events, donor relations, hospitality, or a related field. The Special Events Manager will oversee the planning and execution of fundraising and donor cultivation events while working closely with board members, donors, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining donor relationships, engaging both established and emerging donor communities, coordinating donor outreach and communications, and managing all aspects of event logistics, including vendor relationships, menu planning, budgeting, guest experience, and execution.

Key initiatives include the organization’s annual Gala, a major event during the first quarter of next year, and intimate donor engagement events such as coffee gatherings.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, exceptionally detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and execution.

Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, front-facing environment are essential.

Previous nonprofit experience is a plus but not required.

Requirements

This role requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years of experience in event planning, fundraising events, donor relations, hospitality, or a related field.

Compensation

The hourly rate is up to $54.94 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Work Hours & Location

This position is onsite Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work additional hours as needed to support events.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• federal leave programs
• state leave programs

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.