Special Events Coordinator

About the role

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Special Events Coordinator to be part of an energetic, collaborative, and innovative team. Reporting to the Director of Special Events, the Special Events Coordinator will support the planning and execution of a range of special events, including cultural celebrations, public hearings, town halls and large-scale conferences.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of executing large scale events, including helping with timelines, budgets, invitations, catering, staffing, vendors, and research and selection of appropriate venues
• Working with the Director and appropriate staff to ensure quality of event programming and attendance, including venue setup, catering arrangements, guest management, and troubleshooting
• Supporting logistics, coordination, and press outreach with Communications staff before, during, and after events
• Collaborating with and identifying new partners to expand MPBO outreach across Manhattan
• Maintaining organizational documentation related to event planning and post-event evaluation
• Facilitating and staffing office tabling engagements
• Assisting with the production of office proclamations and citations, as needed
• Other projects as assigned

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of satisfactory, full-time related experience in event planning, political or community organizing, government, nonprofit management, or related fields
• Working knowledge of Manhattan’s neighborhoods and political landscape
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Chinese
• Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, an effective communicator (written & oral), a team player
• Must be able to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and have excellent troubleshooting skills
• Must have the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage a tight budget efficiently
• A valid NYS Driver’s License must be able to drive and deliver or pick up items for events

Benefits

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

Pay

$60,000.00 – $70,000.00

Schedule

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.