Kira Sandler
Associate Director, Special Events
What I do at The New York Public Library
As Associate Director, Kira is responsible for overseeing a wide variety of multi-
faceted internal and rental events and for managing the performance of the Special Events Manager(s) as it relates to strategic revenue generation and impeccable internal event production. Events under the purview of this position include the annual Library Lions Gala, various high-level donor and member events, and a range of high visibility rental events at both the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL).
faceted internal and rental events and for managing the performance of the Special Events Manager(s) as it relates to strategic revenue generation and impeccable internal event production. Events under the purview of this position include the annual Library Lions Gala, various high-level donor and member events, and a range of high visibility rental events at both the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL).
Why The New York Public Library
As a respected leader in the New York City Events community, NYPL’s Office of Special Events strives to produce some of the city’s finest events, while raising revenue to help sustain one of the world’s premier non-profit institutions.
Who am I?
Kira has over 15 years of experience producing high-level events in cultural institutions across the United States.
Advice for prospective candidates
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
- Be Welcoming and Inclusive