Assistant Director

Manage post-Foundation event wrap-up processes. Location: New York, NY Category: Professional / Administrator Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Jul 22 2026 Job Description The Assistant Director is responsible for managing Foundation events from inception to completion. This includes full logistical oversight for each Foundation event: pre-event planning, on-site execution, and post-event evaluation and follow-up. Responsibilities encompass two primary areas: first, to serve as the Foundation event lead on a variety of high-impact functions--including but not limited to fundraising, stewardship, alumni engagement and special initiative events--and second, to provide comprehensive logistical and production support to the broader Foundation team. This role ensures each Foundation event is strategically aligned with the Foundation's goals and delivered with excellence. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact responsible for developing timelines, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and executing all logistical details leading up to, during, and following each Foundation event. Establishes event workflows, schedules, and execution plans to align with Foundation-specific objectives and deadlines, ensuring efficient and goal-oriented event delivery. Direct all logistical aspects of Foundation events execution including venue research and selection, vendor contracting and coordination, entertainment booking, catering, transportation, AV, dcor, and staffing/volunteer oversight. Coordinates with the Foundation on event budgets from initial planning through final reconciliation; ensure alignment with fundraising goals and expense constraints. Coordinate with the Foundation Communications Coordinator on event-related collateral, invitations, promotional materials, and social media content. Lead day-of Foundation event operations, managing on-site logistics and serving as the manager-on-duty to ensure flawless event execution. Lead and coordinate volunteer and staff briefing for Foundation event check-in, serving as the primary point of contact for all Foundation event check-in logistics and related materials or collateral. Responsible for evening and weekend work in accordance with the Foundation's event calendar and fundraising priorities. Manage post-Foundation event wrap-up processes. Ensure that all Foundation events communicate a strong sense of the FIT mission and reflect the Foundation's commitment to excellence and innovation. Other Foundation related projects/events as assigned. The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position. Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications 5-7 years of experience in event planning and management, including oversight of full event lifecycle, from pre-event strategy and logistics to post-event reporting. Experience managing event budgets. Availability to work evenings and weekends as event schedules require. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong logistical and operational skills with proven experience managing complex event timelines, vendor relationships, and event-day production. Exceptional organizational and multitasking ability; capable of managing multiple events simultaneously. High level of professionalism, interpersonal skill, and communication (both written and verbal). Independent decision-making skills and the ability to act with discretion and judgment. A collaborative, creative, and solutions-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process. Salary Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 per year; commensurate with experience and qualifications. Work Schedule Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department. Benefits The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures. Retirement Plans Health Care Plan and Dental Plan Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Commuter Benefit Plan FIT Tuition Exemption Program Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays) 4-day Summer Workweek Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage. Pay Equity by State Employers Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community f=het>?m?sy? h??tw..?w?y?y?is?n?cb?ie? ?l? ?e? Po? t?cn? ?i ?t?y?l??? #J-18808-Ljbffr