Assistant Manager – Programming & Events

Tishman Speyer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Tishman Speyer, a premier real estate developer and operator, seeks an Assistant Manager to lead ZO programming across multiple NYC properties. You will manage tenant events, coordinate with PMO teams, and drive engaging experiences for tenants and employees.

The role emphasizes client-focused events, strong communication, and collaboration with the central ZO team. Onsite presence in New York is required and a base salary is offered with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hospitality and/or events/programming experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, creative, highly organized; can multitask.
• Proficiency with Mailchimp and ZO app; basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate ZO strategy to PMO markets to ensure client and visitor satisfaction.
• Plan and execute tenant events and activations; coordinate with property management on operations.
• Gather feedback and drive improvements in ZO programming and services.
• Create tenant communications, emails, newsletters, and app events related to ZO.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Event planning

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Digital marketing basics

English fluent

Travel in NYC

Tools

Mailchimp

ZO app

Job description

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed‑use campuses. We create state‑of‑the‑art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset‑wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio.

About ZO

ZO is Tishman Speyer’s global amenity platform providing tenants with access to in‑office fitness and wellness, social programming, and exclusive perks. The ZO programming team is a dedicated team of global event managers, working to provide creative event solutions across a portfolio of Tishman Speyer buildings. This role reports directly to the Director of Programming for New York City and will work in conjunction with another ZO Assistant Manager to bring programming to life across our New York portfolio.

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager is tasked with putting people first while collaborating with internal and external partners to build memorable hospitality experiences. You will be responsible for managing and executing the ZO program at multiple ZO spaces in New York City, targeting both tenant decision‑makers and their employees.

Responsibilities

• Taking direction from the ZO global programming strategy, communicate ZO strategy to Property Management Office (PMO) markets, including all client services and daily events, to ensure client and visitor satisfaction
• Create and execute tenant events and activations to improve tenant experience and engagement with ZO, working in conjunction with the ZO programming team to involve partners where appropriate, and coordinate with property management on event operations
• Ensure continuous improvement in quality of client experiences by seeking feedback from clients on ZO programming and services; provide improvements accordingly.
• Develop and execute tenant communications related to the ZO program, both pre and post-ZO sign up, including email marketing and newsletters, app events, Partner events, promotional events and activations
• Oversee marketing collateral and strategy for activations and events
• Work collaboratively with ZO service providers, programming partners, and vendors to ensure our quality of service is achieved
• Work with ZO partners to ensure high‑quality service and review the financial reporting
• Demonstrate our six guiding Client Experience principles
• Be well versed on all aspects of the key properties in stated markets, including all client services and daily events, to ensure client and visitor satisfaction
• Report and document any observed or known safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices and procedures to management immediately
• Assist in executing reports of event logistics, and planning and forecasting for ZO with the Property Management Team
• For both Mailchimp and the CMS (back‑end of the app), review user engagement data in ZO IQ for each property and identify areas for improvement in both web and app.
• Seek to foster internal and external relationships that will assist in providing concierge type services as needed.
• Create special events to drive activation with building retailers. Maintain relationship with retailers with the ZO Perks program.
• Work closely with the central ZO team to refine product offering, create new opportunities and brainstorm ideas for building events
• Direct internal and external marketing resources (Ad agencies, designers, printers, photographers and videographers) for the timely, on‑budget completion of marketing projects
• Champion creative quality and cost‑control for all events and marketing
• Serve as the key communication point between ZO, Property Management, guards and other 3rd party operations teams.

About You

• At least 3 years of hospitality and/or events and programming experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑starter, detail orientated, self‑motivated, creative, highly‑organized, handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The role requires utilization of email marketing software (Mailchimp) and Tishman Speyer’s proprietary ZO app; as such basic computer literacy and proficiency is required
• Able to function independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members
• Must be able to travel throughout New York City as needed and in between properties
• Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and data‑driven tools, to improve efficiency, enhance decision‑making, and drive innovation
• Must be fluent in English
• Onsite presence is required for this position.

The base compensation range for this role is $70,000- $75,000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as access to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full‑time Tishman Speyer employees. This base range reflects a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skill sets, and/or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to members of Tishman Speyer’s New York team, as we've considered factors specific to this geography.

Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives. We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices. Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job‑related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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