Senior Events Coordinator

K2 Services•New York, NY

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best. Corporate Events Specialist - NYC Regional Lead Compensation: $95,000 Position Overview We are seeking a highly organized, professional and proactive Corporate Events Specialist - NYC Regional Lead - to oversee the planning and execution of corporate meetings and events at the firm's Midtown Manhattan headquarters. This highly visible, client-facing role requires exceptional organizational skills, elevated presence, attention to detail, and superior communication. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who takes ownership, anticipates needs, follows up consistently, and ensures details are carried through to completion. The NYC Regional Lead will serve as a key point of contact for internal clients, senior executives, executive assistants, vendors, and cross-functional partners while delivering seamless, white-glove event experiences in a fast-paced, demanding financial services environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate events, event operations, hospitality, catering, or a related field.
Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and detailed requirements.
Strong presence and confidence interacting with senior executives, executive assistants, clients, and VIP guests.
Proven self-starter who works independently, takes initiative, and maintains ownership through completion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, responsive approach to keeping stakeholders informed.
Strong attention to detail, judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work on-site in Midtown Manhattan with schedule flexibility based on event requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, professional services, luxury hospitality, or other high-touch environments preferred.
Knowledge of event logistics, catering, room configurations, vendor coordination, and event management systems such as EMS preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute executive meetings, conferences, receptions, client events, and other corporate gatherings.
Manage multiple events simultaneously from initial intake through execution and post-event follow-up.
Maintain detailed timelines, checklists, event specifications, and outstanding action items.
Proactively follow up with stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to confirm requirements, deadlines, and deliverables.
Communicate clearly and professionally with senior executives, executive assistants, clients, vendors, and service partners.
Coordinate closely with Corporate Events, Catering, Office Services, Facilities, Security, and external vendors.
Oversee room setups, catering, event flow, vendor access, signage, guest requirements, and other event logistics.
Conduct pre-event checks to ensure spaces are fully prepared and presentation standards are met.
Anticipate challenges, resolve issues proactively, and remain composed and solutions-oriented when priorities change.
Deliver a consistently elevated, discreet, and sophisticated hospitality experience for clients and guests.