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Special Event Staff

Montclair, NJ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Special Event Staff Under the general direction of the Enrichment & Family Director the Special Event Staff employee is responsible for interacting with the children ensuring their safety and well ...

Special Event Staff

Montclair, NJ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Special Event Staff Under the general direction of the Enrichment & Family Director the Special Event Staff employee is responsible for interacting with the children ensuring their safety and well ...

Special Event Cashier

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Direct incoming customers to available parking spaces. Count vehicles on location throughout shift ... Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. If applicable ...

Special Event Cashier

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Direct incoming customers to available parking spaces. Count vehicles on location throughout shift ... Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. If applicable ...

As Director, Special Events, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of the brand ... Ensure every event reflects vineyard vines' elevated brand standards while delivering memorable ...

As Director, Special Events, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of the brand ... Ensure every event reflects vineyard vines' elevated brand standards while delivering memorable ...

Special Event Staff

Montclair, NJ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Under the general direction of the Enrichment & Family Director the Special Event Staff employee is responsible for interacting with the children ensuring their safety and well-being. OUR CULTURE:  ...

Special Events Department Head Reports To: CMO Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm, 40 hours ... event with the marketing director and social media director * Organize and coordinate merch or ...

The successful Events Director is responsible for directing the vision and oversight for all ... Manage Event Applications (Blackthorn & SendGrid) * Special Projects Management miscellaneous ...

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How much do special event director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for special event director in the United States is $78,224.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a special event director do?

A Special Event Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing events such as corporate functions, weddings, festivals, and fundraisers. They manage all aspects of an event, including budgeting, venue selection, vendor negotiations, logistics, and staff supervision. Their goal is to ensure each event runs smoothly, meets client expectations, and achieves its objectives. Special Event Directors must have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges and deliver memorable experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a special event director?

To thrive as a Special Event Director, you need strong organizational skills, project management expertise, and experience in event planning, often backed by a degree in hospitality, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with event management software, budgeting tools, and logistics platforms is typically required, along with relevant certifications like CMP (Certified Meeting Professional). Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set top candidates apart in coordinating teams and engaging clients. These skills ensure seamless event execution, client satisfaction, and the ability to handle complex, high-pressure situations.

What are some common challenges faced by special event directors when coordinating large-scale events?

Special Event Directors often face challenges such as managing tight deadlines, coordinating with multiple vendors and stakeholders, and adapting to last-minute changes. Ensuring seamless communication among team members and maintaining a clear vision under pressure are crucial for successful event execution. Additionally, balancing budget constraints while delivering a memorable experience requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Special Event Director vs Event Coordinator?

AspectSpecial Event DirectorEvent Coordinator
CredentialsExperience in event planning, sometimes certifications like CMP or CSEPSimilar credentials, often entry-level certifications or experience
Work EnvironmentLeads large-scale events, manages teams, oversees budgetsAssists with planning, coordinates logistics, supports event execution
Employer & IndustryEvent planning companies, corporations, nonprofitsEvent planning firms, venues, corporate clients

The Special Event Director typically oversees large events, managing teams and budgets, while the Event Coordinator supports the planning process and handles logistics. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Special Event Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,224 per year, or $37.6 per hour.

Special Event Cashier

Metropolis Technologies

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$22.75/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Overview

SP+, a Metropolis company, is an artificial intelligence company for the real world. We use computer vision to enable checkout-free parking experiences. So there’s no fumbling with tickets, machines, apps, or credit cards. You just “drive in and drive out.”

We are the largest parking network in America, with over 23,000 employees powering mobility at over 4,000 locations across North America and Europe.

Today, we are reinventing parking. Because it’s important, it's everywhere and impacts everyone. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working, and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.


Responsibilities

Pay Rate: $22.75 per hour

Schedule: Sunday availability preferred

To deliver quality customer service, receive payment from customers for parking services and facilitate the flow of traffic through the gate.

  • Arrive at work every scheduled day, on time and in a neat and clean uniform.
  • Courteously assist customers by answering any questions they may have in a courteous manner.
  • Direct incoming customers to available parking spaces.
  • Count vehicles on location throughout shift, as needed.
  • Write and issue violation warnings to tenants and visitors that violate garage policies.
  • Patrol transient and reserved parking levels on foot or in customized motor carts, if applicable.
  • Provide assistance to customers that have forgotten where they parked their vehicle.
  • Give directions and is knowledgeable of surroundings to inform customers of various locations in the city.
  • Control traffic at entrances and exits as needed.
  • Report any known accidents, observed or suspected violations of Company policy, safety hazards or any unusual occurrence to the Facility or Senior Manager.
  • Communicate debris, water, oil spills and etc. to Facility or Senior Manager.
  • Have a thorough knowledge of the major streets, landmarks and freeways in the area of the lot.
  • Ensure successful customer interactions.
  • Count “bank” money at the beginning of the shift to verify starting total.
  • Collect cash and/or coupons and maintain security of cash.
  • Make change and issue receipts or tickets to customers for each transaction.
  • Verify shift transactions against money on hand and complete cashier shift report.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience Required: Less than High School education or one month related experience, training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Availability to Work:  Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs.  If applicable, availability to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift and/or week-ends may be required.

License Requirement: The individual will only be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license, with a current address and acceptable driving record, if the individual is expected to be able to drive a company vehicle or drive on company business. 

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the company.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money. 

Appearance: Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle cash and equipment.  The employee is required to work outside in varying weather conditions (cold, rainy, snowy, harsh, hot, humid). 

The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Salary Range: $22.75 per hour


Benefits:  Eligible employees will participate in the various benefits plans including medical, dental, vision,  flexible spending accounts, long/short term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, 401k and paid time off.

SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment or retaliation against any employee or applicant based on these characteristics or because the individual exercised their EEO rights.

Right to Work Poster

SP+, a Metropolis Company, may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting. 

As part of this process, SP+ retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records. 

If you are an applicant to a New York City job posting and wish to request an alternative selection process accommodation or have questions about our data retention policy, please contact Recruit@spplus.com. We are here to assist you.