Event Associate

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.•New York, NY

6d•$68,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. MI is independent, creative, and bold, and we are hiring a like-minded Event Associate to join our team at our New York City headquarters. This staff member will interact with internal and external stakeholders and play a 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.

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

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

Benefits

Salary range: $68,000 - $78,000/year, commensurate with experience.
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
a paid company cell phone
life insurance
a 401(k) with a company-funded match.
opportunity to collaborate with prominent scholars and policymakers in our space.