Events Team Coordinator

New York Life•New York, NY

3d•$65,000 - $92,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Event Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of corporate events, customer engagements, and internal programs. Working closely with lead planners and cross-functional stakeholders, this role is responsible for coordinating event logistics, managing vendors, supporting event operations, and ensuring successful execution before, during, and after each event. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is comfortable both behind the scenes and on the ground at live events.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in event coordination, event support, marketing coordination, hospitality, project coordination, or a related field
Experience supporting events, conferences, tradeshows, or customer-facing programs preferred
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
Ability and willingness to travel as required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience supporting corporate events
Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Excel, or similar platforms
Experience coordinating vendors, suppliers, or external partners
Exposure to event registration systems or marketing event platforms

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of conferences, customer events, and internal meetings
Assist with event timelines, project plans, and task tracking to ensure deadlines are met
Coordinate venue logistics, registrations, shipping schedules, catering, and event materials
Partner with internal stakeholders to gather event requirements and ensure deliverables are completed on time
Support event budget tracking and expense reconciliation
Assist in coordination with event vendors, suppliers, venues, and service providers
Assist with gathering quotes, processing purchase requests, and tracking vendor deliverables
Monitor vendor timelines and escalate issues when necessary
Maintain organized records of vendor contacts, contracts, and event documentation
Provide general operational support to the events team as needed