Special Events Coordinator

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Special Events Coordinator to be part of an energetic, collaborative, and innovative team. Reporting to the Director of Special Events, the Special Events Coordinator will support the planning and execution of a range of special events, including cultural celebrations, public hearings, town halls and large-scale conferences. In coordination with other staff across office units, the Special Events Coordinator will develop and implement effective strategies for outreach, programming and visibility while seeking new and better ways for the office to connect with and deliver for the borough’s diverse neighborhoods, communities and residents.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above

Responsibilities

Assisting with all aspects of executing large scale events, including helping with timelines, budgets, invitations, catering, staffing, vendors, and research and selection of appropriate venues
Working with the Director and appropriate staff to ensure quality of event programming and attendance, including venue setup, catering arrangements, guest management, and troubleshooting
Supporting logistics, coordination, and press outreach with Communications staff before, during, and after events
Collaborating with and identifying new partners to expand MPBO outreach across Manhattan
Maintaining organizational documentation related to event planning and post-event evaluation
Facilitating and staffing office tabling engagements
Assisting with the production of office proclamations and citations, as needed
Other projects as assigned

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