Manager, Special Events & Partnerships at BROOKLYN NAVY YARD DEVELOPMENT CORP

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Client Relations, Vendor Management, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Event Planning, Budget Tracking, Research, Safety Protocols, Contract Preparation, Insurance Documentation, Permitting Processes, Community Engagement, Relationship Management, Process Improvement

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Brooklyn Navy Yard - Brooklyn, NY 11205 Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary Job Title: Manager, Special Events & Partnerships Employment Status: Non-Exempt Department: Impact & Partnerships Reports To: Senior Director, Special Events & Partnerships Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday Summary The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow. The Manager, Special Events & Partnerships plays a key role in advancing the Yard’s visibility, targeted audience engagement, and revenue. This position manages day-to-day planning and delivery of film and photo shoots, as well as small to mid-sized event rentals. They will also support the partnerships strategy by ensuring operational excellence, clear communication, and strong relationship management with internal and external stakeholders. Areas of Responsibility Small to Mid-Sized Events: Client Relations, Planning & Vendor Management Plan, coordinate, and execute small to mid-sized rental events, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality client experiences Serve as primary liaison for clients from inquiry through completion, including site tours, proposals, contracts, and day-of oversight Support prospective client research and engagement to drive repeat and referral business Coordinate with vendors and oversee permitting and contract requirements Film & Photo: Client Relations, Coordination & Vendor Management Manage day-to-day operations of film and photo rentals, including scouting and permitting Grow relationships with location managers, production contacts, and industry vendors to strengthen BNY’s reputation as a premier filming location Ensure compliance with site guidelines, insurance requirements, and safety protocols High-Profile Events & Partner Initiatives Coordinate and execute high visibility events and partnership activations Assist with all planning phases, including vendor sourcing, run-of-show development, staffing, event form preparation, and post-event data collection and analysis Contribute creative input, research, and operational recommendations to strengthen events Tenant Event Coordination & Administrative Support Serve as primary liaison to BNY tenants hosting events, advising on protocols and available support resources (e.g. security, logistics) Support tenant participation in BNY’s open houses, coordinating pop-ups, programs, and community-facing activities Foster collaboration and highlight opportunities for partnership with tenants Manage administrative processes, event systems, templates, and workflow tools Maintain event documentation, calendars, checklists, and communications for all events Contribute to budget tracking, vendor onboarding and invoice management Delegate tasks to Senior Coordinator, Public Engagement, interns, and other team members as appropriate Required Skills & Abilities Strong project management skills, with experience developing target outcomes (KPIs), production timelines, and run-of-show documents Ability to navigate fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments Skilled in contract preparation, insurance documentation, and permitting processes Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to develop professional materials and proposals Collaborative team player with experience working cross-departmentally Strong administrative and organizational skills, with a commitment to systems, accuracy, and process improvement Interest in equitable economic development, creative placemaking, and community-centered engagement Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in business, hospitality, public affairs, events management, or a related 5 – 7 years of experience in event management, venue operations, experiential marketing, production, or a related field, with demonstrated success planning and executing small to mid-size events, film shoots, or photo productions from planning to execution Experience cultivating and managing partnership relations required Ability to work evenings and weekends as event schedules require

Responsibilities

The Manager, Special Events & Partnerships is responsible for planning and executing small to mid-sized events and managing film and photo rentals. They will also support partnership strategies and ensure operational excellence.