Strategic Events Assistant
Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY, United States
Love fast-paced environments? Enjoy being part of memorable experiences? We’re looking for an energetic and organized
Events Assistant
to join our team in
New York City
and help bring exciting events to life.
From coordinating logistics to supporting event-day operations, this role is perfect for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes while helping create experiences that people remember.
What This Role Is About As an Events Assistant, you’ll work closely with the events and marketing teams to help plan, organize, and execute a variety of events. No two days are exactly the same — one day you might be helping prepare for a large corporate event, and the next you could be assisting with a promotional launch or private gathering.
You’ll play a key role in making sure every event runs smoothly from start to finish.
What You’ll Be Doing
Assisting with the planning and coordination of events from initial setup to completion
Supporting event logistics including venue preparation, equipment setup, and scheduling
Communicating with vendors, suppliers, and event staff
Helping manage guest lists, registrations, and attendee support
Ensuring event materials, signage, and displays are prepared and organized
Providing on-site support during events to ensure everything runs smoothly
Assisting the events team with post-event breakdown and reporting
What We’re Looking For This role is perfect for someone who is:
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once
Comfortable working in fast-paced event environments
A strong communicator who works well with teams and vendors
Detail-oriented and proactive when solving problems
Enthusiastic about events, hospitality, or marketing
Previous experience in events, hospitality, marketing, or customer-facing roles is a plus, but not required.
The Details Location:
New York, NY Position Type:
Full-time Schedule:
Monday – Friday with occasional evening or weekend events Start Date:
Immediate openings available
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Events Assistant
to join our team in
New York City
and help bring exciting events to life.
From coordinating logistics to supporting event-day operations, this role is perfect for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes while helping create experiences that people remember.
What This Role Is About As an Events Assistant, you’ll work closely with the events and marketing teams to help plan, organize, and execute a variety of events. No two days are exactly the same — one day you might be helping prepare for a large corporate event, and the next you could be assisting with a promotional launch or private gathering.
You’ll play a key role in making sure every event runs smoothly from start to finish.
What You’ll Be Doing
Assisting with the planning and coordination of events from initial setup to completion
Supporting event logistics including venue preparation, equipment setup, and scheduling
Communicating with vendors, suppliers, and event staff
Helping manage guest lists, registrations, and attendee support
Ensuring event materials, signage, and displays are prepared and organized
Providing on-site support during events to ensure everything runs smoothly
Assisting the events team with post-event breakdown and reporting
What We’re Looking For This role is perfect for someone who is:
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once
Comfortable working in fast-paced event environments
A strong communicator who works well with teams and vendors
Detail-oriented and proactive when solving problems
Enthusiastic about events, hospitality, or marketing
Previous experience in events, hospitality, marketing, or customer-facing roles is a plus, but not required.
The Details Location:
New York, NY Position Type:
Full-time Schedule:
Monday – Friday with occasional evening or weekend events Start Date:
Immediate openings available
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