The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks an experienced, collaborative and organized development professional to serve as the Director of Special Events in the Advancement Office.
The Director of Special Events is an essential member of the Advancement leadership team and is the senior staff member responsible for all events related to the Advancement Office and various Chapin constituencies, including alumnae, current and past parents, donors and the Board of Trustees. The position reports to the Director of Advancement and also works closely with members of the Communication team.
The Director works to make each activity cost effective, productive and successful in purpose and helps evaluate the results. Major events the role is responsible for include Alumnae events, including the annual two-day Reunion, stewardship events, campaign receptions and dinners, new parent and grandparent events, and trustee gatherings.
Responsibilities of the position
Large-Scale Benefit Celebrations (approximately every 5 years)
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors Degree
5 - 7 years of experience in event planning for a fundraising office in an education or non-profit setting
A strong communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize a variety of projects
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Mac operating systems, and Google Docs
Available for evening events and for occasional weekend events
Preferred
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience the range is $90,000-$115,000 annually.
Interested candidates should submit a rsum and cover letter. Applications will be accepted through August 21, 2026.
Director of Special Events • New York, NY, United States
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