Manager of Special Events
$80,000–$85,000 year
On-site · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Manager of Special Events oversees a $2M events program, leading planning, execution, and evaluation of three signature annual fundraising events (50th Anniversary Celebration, Nutcracker Tea Party, Annual Gala) plus a calendar of cultivation and engagement events tied to five season productions. Responsibilities include budgeting, vendor sourcing/contracts (venues, catering, A/V, florals, entertainment), creating timelines and run-of-show documents, day-of logistics, invitations and RSVP management, donor engagement and collaboration with Development, Artistic, Marketing, and Executive staff, maintaining donor records in CRM, and fostering a culture aligned with TWB values. Qualifications emphasize a Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management/arts administration or related field, 4–6 years of event-management experience in nonprofit/arts settings, experience managing $500K+ budgets, strong project-management and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/event-management software, and evening/weekend availability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, arts administration, or related field
- Minimum 4–6 years progressive experience in event management, preferably nonprofit/arts
- Experience managing large-scale events with budgets of $500,000+
- Strong project management and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM or event management software
- Collaborative team player; ability to work across departments
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by events
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