Event Associate

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Flexible Fridays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental coverage

HSAs

FSA

Mental health benefits

Company cell phone

401(k) match

Job summary

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research in New York City is seeking an Event Associate to support in-person and virtual events. You will work with the VP of Strategy & Communications and the Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships on venue outreach, vendor coordination, and internal project management.

The role requires 1–2 years in relevant settings, strong communications, and the ability to multitask under pressure; some evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1–2 years' work or internship in non-profit, hospitality management or public relations is a plus.
• Familiarity with MI policy priorities and MI Fellows; interest in supporting this work.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with vendors, venues, and colleagues during all stages of the event process.
• Manage event set-up, check-in, and tear down process.
• Manage event lists, RSVPs, and guest lists.
• Manage the events pipeline calendar.
• Produce virtual events (training included).
• Some evenings required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Careers

The Manhattan Institute (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.

We are always looking for entrepreneurial, self-driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented employees to help put MI's work in the hands of key policymakers and others.

Event Associate

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. MI is independent, creative, and bold, and we are hiring a like-minded Event Associate to join our team at our New York City headquarters.

This staff member will interact with internal and external stakeholders and play a role in our overall in-person and virtual events programming. They will work with the VP of Strategy & Communications and the Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships on everything from venue and vendor outreach to internal project management, as well as on-site and off-site event support.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with vendors, venues, and colleagues during all stages of the event process
• Manage event set-up, check-in, and tear down process
• Manage event lists, RSVPs, and guest lists
• Manage the events pipeline calendar
• Produce virtual events (training included)
• Some evenings required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years' work or internship experience (non-profit, hospitality management or public relations experience a plus)
• Familiarity with MI policy priorities and the work of MI Fellows; a keen interest in supporting and extending this work
• Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and work well under pressure

Benefits

Salary range: $68,000 - $78,000/year, commensurate with experience.

MI offers generous benefits, including four weeks paid vacation, a Flexible Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage with HSA options, medical and dependent-care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, a paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate with prominent scholars and policymakers in our space.