Manager, Special Events & Partnerships

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD DEVELOPMENT CORP•New York, NY

6d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow. The Manager, Special Events & Partnerships plays a key role in advancing the Yard’s visibility, targeted audience engagement, and revenue. This position manages day-to-day planning and delivery of film and photo shoots, as well as small to mid-sized event rentals. They will also support the partnerships strategy by ensuring operational excellence, clear communication, and strong relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Strong project management skills, with experience developing target outcomes (KPIs), production timelines, and run-of-show documents
Ability to navigate fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
Skilled in contract preparation, insurance documentation, and permitting processes
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to develop professional materials and proposals
Collaborative team player with experience working cross-departmentally
Strong administrative and organizational skills, with a commitment to systems, accuracy, and process improvement
Interest in equitable economic development, creative placemaking, and community-centered engagement
Bachelor’s Degree in business, hospitality, public affairs, events management, or a related
5 – 7 years of experience in event management, venue operations, experiential marketing, production, or a related field, with demonstrated success planning and executing small to mid-size events, film shoots, or photo productions from planning to execution
Experience cultivating and managing partnership relations required
Ability to work evenings and weekends as event schedules require

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute small to mid-sized rental events, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality client experiences
Serve as primary liaison for clients from inquiry through completion, including site tours, proposals, contracts, and day-of oversight
Support prospective client research and engagement to drive repeat and referral business
Coordinate with vendors and oversee permitting and contract requirements
Manage day-to-day operations of film and photo rentals, including scouting and permitting
Grow relationships with location managers, production contacts, and industry vendors to strengthen BNY’s reputation as a premier filming location
Ensure compliance with site guidelines, insurance requirements, and safety protocols
Coordinate and execute high visibility events and partnership activations
Assist with all planning phases, including vendor sourcing, run-of-show development, staffing, event form preparation, and post-event data collection and analysis
Contribute creative input, research, and operational recommendations to strengthen events
Serve as primary liaison to BNY tenants hosting events, advising on protocols and available support resources (e.g. security, logistics)
Support tenant participation in BNY’s open houses, coordinating pop-ups, programs, and community-facing activities
Foster collaboration and highlight opportunities for partnership with tenants
Manage administrative processes, event systems, templates, and workflow tools
Maintain event documentation, calendars, checklists, and communications for all events
Contribute to budget tracking, vendor onboarding and invoice management
Delegate tasks to Senior Coordinator, Public Engagement, interns, and other team members as appropriate