Located in New YorkAbout the Role
A boutique consulting management and event marketing agency is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator or Manager to join the team. This role is integral to planning and executing highimpact events supporting leadership and ensuring seamless client experiences.
The ideal candidate is highly organized thrives in fastpaced environments and anticipates client needs before they arise. A problemsolver with strong attention to detail they will oversee every stage of eventsfrom strategy to .
Event experience exceptional organizational skills a sense of humor and a positive cando attitude are highly preferred!
Key Responsibilities1. Project Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for designated clients and their events.
- Manage budgets timelines and project plans to align with client goals.
- Oversee eventday troubleshooting issues as they arise.
- Conduct postevent recaps and debriefs with clients.
- Support PR marketing sponsorships and media outreach as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and communication.
2. Event Operations
- Secure venues routes permits contracts and insurance through research and negotiation.
- Develop site plans to ensure smooth crowd flow and logistics.
- Oversee vendor selection negotiation and coordination.
- Lead eventday setup and staff/volunteer management.
- Manage the packing transport and organization of event supplies.
- Provide strong confident leadership in highenergy environments.
3. Administration & Team Management
- Maintain organization and inventory of event supplies.
- Ensure the company website is uptodate and functional.
- Manage data processes and recommend efficiency improvements.
- Lead weekly production meetings and provide status updates to leadership.
- Organize and maintain event photos and success stories for marketing purposes.
Qualifications and SkillsRequired:
- Bachelors degree.
- 23 years of experience in event management fundraising campaigns or production.
- Strong organizational financial and project management skills.
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience negotiating contracts and managing event budgets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak seasons (April/May & Oct/Nov).
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel.
Preferred:
- Independent thinker with a problemsolving mindset.
- Experience working with vendors sponsors and community organizations.
- Strong leadership instinctsable to anticipate issues before they arise.
- Flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and build strong relationships.
- Detailoriented with a drive to continuously improve processes.
Required Experience:
Manager