Director of Special Events

Our client is seeking a Director of Events & Hospitality to lead the operations and strategic evolution of a large-scale events and hospitality program at their New York City headquarters. This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape unified, scalable, and data-driven teams that support a dynamic organization committed to operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences.This role will oversee two established teams responsible for ~200 events annually and daily hospitality operations. Events range from intimate executive dinners to large-scale conferences and gatherings, primarily hosted onsite with occasional offsite events. In addition, the role oversees a comprehensive hospitality program including 20+ pantries and an onsite dining program serving 400+ meals daily.The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with 10–15+ years of experience managing complex event programs, hospitality operations, and high-performing teams. Success in this role requires balancing exceptional service standards with operational efficiency, scalable systems, and strong cross-functional collaboration.Location: New York, NY (Onsite) - 5 days in officeCompensation: $168,000 – $195,000 base salary + strong benefitsKey Responsibilities• Lead and develop an Events team of 10+ professionals and a 12-person Hospitality team• Oversee the planning and execution of 200+ annual events ranging from small meetings to large conferences• Design and implement a scalable, organization-wide events strategy• Develop standardized processes for budgeting, vendor management, logistics, and guest experience• Partner closely with internal teams including Facilities, Security, Procurement, Contracts, and AV• Oversee daily hospitality operations including 20+ office pantries and a 240-seat dining program• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and annual budgeting for events and hospitality• Define and track metrics to evaluate event success and drive continuous improvementQualifications• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in event management and hospitality operations• Proven leadership experience managing large in-house teams and external vendors• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent events of varying scale and complexity• Strong financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills• Proficiency with event management platforms, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office