JOB SUMMARY

The New York Historical is looking for a full-time events professional to serve as our Special Events Manager. Reporting to the Director of Special Events, the Special Events Manager is a client-facing member of a four-person team that plans and executes Museum rentals for events, as well as Special Events for New York Historical, such as high-level donor and membership events.
This candidate should possess excellent judgment, when it comes to coming up with creative solutions, and not be afraid to ask for help. Candidates must be meticulously detail-oriented in relation to event logistics and communications, and be able to address the client’s needs with diplomacy, optimizing client satisfaction while also being mindful of the interests of New York Historical, its staff, its spaces and collections. The ideal candidate is able to focus on the details, while keeping up with a fast-paced environment, where schedules and deadlines are ever changing.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a base 35 hour per week schedule; however, this person will need to work early and/or late hours, long days, and on nights and weekends based on the events schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
• A minimum of 5 years Event Operations, Production, Sales and Marketing experience; service industry, cultural organization or non-profit experience preferred;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. required;
• Floorplan software such as Prismm, Photoshop, InDesign or Canva is a plus;
• Excellent judgment, to know when to ask for help, and come up with creative solutions when posing questions to resolve problems;
• Confidence to speak with clients and vendors with ease and authority;
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve;
• Ability to handle situations with grace and diplomacy; able to anticipate problems and present solutions quickly;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of constituents and build long-term relationships;
• Relevant experience at Museums, both on catering and museum side of hospitality a bonus;
• Commitment and enthusiasm for New York Historical, its mission and its future.