Event Associate

MI is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. We are independent, creative, and bold, and we are hiring a like-minded Event Associate to join our team at our New York City headquarters.

About the role

This staff member will interact with internal and external stakeholders and play a key role in our overall in-person and virtual events programming. They will work with the VP of Strategy & Communications and the Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships on everything from venue and vendor outreach to internal project management, as well as on-site and off-site event support.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with vendors, venues, and colleagues during all stages of the event process
• Manage event set-up, check-in, and tear-down process
• Manage event lists, RSVPs, and guest lists
• Manage the events pipeline calendar
• Produce virtual events (training included)
• Some evenings required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years' work or internship experience (non-profit, hospitality management, or public relations experience a plus)
• Familiarity with MI policy priorities and the work of MI Fellows; a keen interest in supporting and extending this work
• Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and work well under pressure

Benefits

• Salary range: $68,000 - $78,000/year
• Four weeks paid vacation
• Flexible Fridays program
• Paid paternity/maternity leave
• Medical and dental coverage with HSA options
• Medical and dependent-care FSA
• Mental health benefits
• Remote medicine
• Paid company cell phone
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with a company-funded match
• Opportunity to collaborate with prominent scholars and policymakers