Special Events Coordinator
City of New York, New York, NY, United States
Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 70,000
Job Description
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.
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 set‑up, 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.
Qualifications
Qualification 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; OR
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.
EEO Statement
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 70,000
Job Description
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.
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 set‑up, 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.
Qualifications
Qualification 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; OR
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.
EEO Statement
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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