Assistant Manager – Programming & Events

Tishman Speyer•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio. Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 576 properties, totaling 233 million square feet, with a combined value of over $131 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $65 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as New York City's Rockefeller Center, São Paulo's Torre Norte, The Springs in Shanghai, Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurt’s OpernTurm and TaunusTurm. About ZO ZO is Tishman Speyer’s global amenity platform providing tenants with access to in-office fitness and wellness, social programming, and exclusive perks. The ZO programming team is a dedicated team of global event managers, working to provide creative event solutions across a portfolio of Tishman Speyer buildings. This role reports directly to the Director of Programming for New York City and will work in conjunction with another ZO Assistant Manager to bring programming to life across our New York portfolio. Position Summary The Assistant Manager is tasked with putting people first while collaborating with internal and external partners to build memorable hospitality experiences. You will be responsible for managing and executing the ZO program at multiple ZO spaces in New York City, targeting both tenant decision-makers and their employees.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hospitality and/or events and programming experience
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter, detail orientated, self-motivated, creative, highly-organized, handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
The role requires utilization of email marketing software (Mailchimp) and Tishman Speyer’s proprietary ZO app; as such basic computer literacy and proficiency is required
Able to function independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members
Must be able to travel throughout New York City as needed and in between properties
Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven tools, to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation
Must be fluent in English
Onsite presence is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Taking direction from the ZO global programming strategy, communicate ZO strategy to Property Management Office (PMO) markets, including all client services and daily events, to ensure client and visitor satisfaction
Create and execute tenant events and activations to improve tenant experience and engagement with ZO, working in conjunction with the ZO programming team to involve partners where appropriate, and coordinate with property management on event operations
Ensure continuous improvement in quality of client experiences by seeking feedback from clients on ZO programming and services; provide improvements accordingly.
Develop and execute tenant communications related to the ZO program, both pre and post-ZO sign up, including email marketing and newsletters, app events, Partner events, promotional events and activations
Oversee marketing collateral and strategy for activations and events
Work collaboratively with ZO service providers, programming partners, and vendors to ensure our quality of service is achieved
Work with ZO partners to ensure high-quality service and review of the financial reporting
Demonstrate our six guiding Client Experience principles
Be well versed on all aspects of the key properties in stated markets, including all client services and daily events, to ensure client and visitor satisfaction
Report and document any observed or known safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices and procedures to management immediately
Assist in executing reports of event logistics, and planning and forecasting for ZO with the Property Management Team
For both Mailchimp and the CMS (back-end of the app), review user engagement data in ZO IQ for each property and identify areas for improvement in both web and app.
Seek to foster internal and external relationships that will assist in providing concierge type services as needed.
Create special events to drive activation with building retailers.
Maintain relationship with retailers with the ZO Perks program.
Work closely with the central ZO team to refine product offering, create new opportunities and brainstorm ideas for building events
Direct internal and external marketing resources (Ad agencies, designers, printers, photographers and videographers) for the timely, on-budget completion of marketing projects
Champion creative quality and cost-control for all events and marketing
Serve as the key communication point between ZO, Property Management, guards and other 3rd party operations teams.