Events Manager

About the role

The Office of Mass Engagement Events Team is tasked with producing innovative, joyful, and highly professional events that help demystify government, provide on-ramps into organizing projects, and celebrate the cultural fabric of New York City. As an Events Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Producing purposeful, engaging events that build people’s trust in government, build connections between New Yorkers, and create meaningful opportunities for feedback and follow-up.
• Leading event logistical production including location and vendor sourcing, agency production partner coordination, expense tracking, and project management.
• Managing Event Leads, seasonal interns, and volunteers as required.
• Supporting the development of a thoughtful and personalized guest experience in coordination with OME’s Faith & Community Liaisons, including invitation management, guest list cultivation, relationship-building activities, and on-site hospitality.
• Other duties as required.

About You

Event professionals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences; there is no single course of study or expertise that is required to do well! You’re most likely to succeed in this role if you are:

• Organized, meticulous, and don’t get overwhelmed by many moving pieces.
• Oriented towards customer service or hospitality, and you will go out of your way to make sure a guest or participant has a great experience.
• A creative problem solver who views constraints as an opportunity instead of an obstacle.
• Curious and comfortable asking questions.

You may be especially well-suited to this role if you have experience in creative event production, theater/live performance events, training and facilitation, or hospitality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• An Associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities.
• Four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described above.
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Preferred Skills

• You can stay calm under pressure, react quickly, and problem-solve in the event of an unexpected change of plans.
• You are knowledgeable of New York City government (is a plus).

Pay

$100,000.00 – $110,000.00