Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships & Special Events

Job overview

The Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships & Special Events role is onsite in Boston, MA. Compensation is $78,000–$83,000 per year. Action for Boston Community Development works to support the Greater Boston community and advance its mission through community programs and services. The role leads the strategy, planning, and execution of signature events that build visibility, community engagement, fundraising, and stakeholder relationships. It coordinates event operations, budgets, partnerships, volunteers, and communications in collaboration with organizational leadership and internal teams.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain an annual special-events calendar
• plan event logistics, negotiate with vendors, coordinate on-site execution, and assess results
• prepare and monitor event budgets
• build relationships with supporters, donors, corporate partners, volunteers, and community organizations
• manage participation, attendance, sponsorship, registration, and ticketing systems
• support donor outreach and fundraising materials
• coordinate volunteers and internal teams
• contribute to event marketing and outreach
• support program and neighborhood-site events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director

strategic partnerships

special events

event strategy

fundraising

corporate sponsorships

community engagement

boston ma

action for boston community development

$78k–$83k

full-time

event budgets

volunteer coordination

evening and weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, and training and development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree and five to seven years of event management, marketing, and corporate sponsorship experience. Evening and weekend availability and travel throughout Greater Boston are specified.

About the employer

Action for Boston Community Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.