Events Manager

City of New York • New York, NY

20d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

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. You will also lead event logistical production including location and vendor sourcing, agency production partner coordination, expense tracking, and project management. Additionally, you will manage Event Leads, seasonal interns, and volunteers as required, and support 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.

Requirements

• 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 in question "2" above.
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above.
• 3+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in creative event production
• Experience in theater/live performance events
• Experience in training and facilitation
• Experience in hospitality

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level