Director of Special Events Job at Clarity Recruiting, New York, NY

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  • Clarity Recruiting
  • New York, NY

Job Description

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 office

Compensation: $168,000 – $195,000 base salary + strong benefits

Key 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 improvement

Qualifications

• 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

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office

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