42 Event coordinator jobs in New York, NY
- Director of Private Events
Empowered Hospitality4.4 ★New York, NY$125K - $135K (Employer est.)Easy Apply24h - Event Manager
Creative Culinary Management Company2.2 ★New York, NY$70K - $80K (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+ - 30d+
- Conference Center Meeting CoordinatorFinancial FirmNew York, NY$28.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply7d
- Special Events Director
Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)3.1 ★New York, NY$85K - $100K (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+ - 30d+
- 19d
- Care Coordinators work @ The Bridge Inc. 9/28/23 Hiring Event!
The Bridge Inc.3.3 ★New York, NY$40K - $45K (Employer est.)Easy Apply3d - 17d
- Non-Profit Entry Level Event CoordinatorThe Winner's CodeHoboken, NJ$36K - $40K (Employer est.)Easy Apply3d
- 30d+
- Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Commemorative Events
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum3.3 ★New York, NY$75K - $85K (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+ - Project Event Coordinator, Workforce Development Programs
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center4 ★New York, NY$59K - $92K (Employer est.)24h - Manager, Strategic Communications
Hirsch LeatherwoodNew York, NY$80K - $90K (Employer est.)Easy Apply24h - 8d
- 24h
- 8d
- Athletic Events Coordinator
Stevens Institute of Technology4.4 ★Hoboken, NJ$42K - $57K (Glassdoor est.)2d - 1d
- Freelance Technical Director (Live Events)
HappilyNew York, NY$80.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply6d
Job Outlook for Event Coordinator
Powered by Glassdoor Economic ResearchEvent coordinators arrange all aspects of the professional or personal gatherings they oversee. Their duties generally begin with meeting with a client to understand their vision for an event, planning logistics including time and location, soliciting bids from vendors and coordinating services. Demand for event coordinators is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, mostly due to high turnover. A bachelor’s degree is typically preferred. Available certifications include the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential, the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) designation and the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation.
Frequently asked questions
If you like being behind the scenes of special occasions, you may have worked as an event coordinator or perhaps you're looking into becoming one. Glassdoor can help you find local event coordinator vacancies. If you prefer to work from home, you can search for a remote event coordinator job as well.
If your experience as an event coordinator is limited, search Glassdoor for entry-level positions. If you're more experienced, search for senior and administrative openings. Also consider whether you want a full-time or part-time position. You can tailor your Glassdoor search to get the job that best suits your preferences.
Searching and applying are the first steps. The next part of the process is planning for the interview. Glassdoor can help with sample interview questions and answers specifically for event coordinator positions.
Salaries can vary widely. Prepare for that by researching average salaries for event coordinators. Your search needs to be specific, though. Consider these factors:
- The location of the job significantly affects the salary. What is the average salary for an event coordinator near where you live? If you plan to work from home, learn what the average remote salary is for that position.
- Your experience level is a key consideration for the salary employers may offer you. Glassdoor's career path for event coordinators indicates the average salary you can expect, depending on how many years of experience you have.
- What skills do you bring to the position that fit what an event coordinator needs to do on the job? Highlight those during your interview and on your resume. Communication, customer service, and knowledge of the Microsoft Word suite are among the skills needed to be an effective event coordinator.
Benefits can be just as important as salary. In fact, many people consider them part of the base pay of a position. Some larger organizations may offer the following benefits as part of an event coordinator employment package:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (including vacation)
- Performance bonus