Events and community coordinator

Politicking; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Politicking in New York is seeking an Events and Community Coordinator for a part-time, hybrid role based in New York. You will plan, coordinate, and execute community events including Leadership Table dinners and Coffee Caucus sessions, handling logistics, outreach, venues, and vendors.

You will maintain calendars and member lists, support professional development and civic engagement initiatives, and work with the core team to strengthen engagement, grow membership, and enhance the overall

Qualifications

• Event planning and coordination experience, including logistics, scheduling, and vendor or venue management.
• Community engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster inclusive, professional networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting outreach messages, event materials, and follow-up communications.
• Organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Comfort with digital tools and platforms for event promotion, registration, and online or hybrid programming.
• Knowledge of or interest in New York politics, civic engagement, and public affairs is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a small team, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to attend evening or weekend events as needed; prior experience in community organizing or membership-based organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute community events such as curated gatherings, Leadership Table dinners, and Coffee Caucus sessions.
• Manage logistics, outreach to members and partners, and coordinate venues and vendors.
• Oversee event communications, calendars, and member lists.
• Support professional development and civic engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the core team to strengthen engagement, grow membership, and enhance member experience.

Skills

Event planning

Community engagement

Communication

Project management

Organization

Digital tools

Job description

Company Description

Politicking is a year-round professional and civic community that connects people working across New York politics, including government, campaigns, advocacy, labor, public affairs, nonprofits, and civic leadership. The organization focuses on building meaningful relationships, supporting career navigation, and highlighting opportunities for its members. Through curated gatherings, the Leadership Table dinner series, Coffee Caucus, and professional development offerings, Politicking serves as a hub for connection and growth. The community also provides job and event resources along with civic engagement tools to strengthen members' impact. Politicking is creating the infrastructure New York's political community needs to connect, grow, and lead.

Role Description

The Events and Community Coordinator is a part-time, hybrid role based in New York, United States, with a mix of in-person events and some work from home. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing community events such as curated gatherings, the Leadership Table dinner series, and Coffee Caucus sessions. Day-to-day responsibilities include logistics management, outreach to members and partners, coordinating venues and vendors, and ensuring seamless event operations. The coordinator will manage event communications, maintain up-to-date calendars and member lists, support professional development and civic engagement initiatives, and gather feedback to improve future programming. The role also involves collaborating with the core team to strengthen community engagement, grow membership, and enhance the overall member experience.

Qualifications

• Event planning and coordination experience, including logistics, scheduling, and vendor or venue management.
• Community engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster inclusive, professional networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting outreach messages, event materials, and follow-up communications.
• Organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Comfort with digital tools and platforms for event promotion, registration, and online or hybrid programming.
• Knowledge of or interest in New York politics, civic engagement, and public affairs is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a small team, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to attend evening or weekend events as needed; prior experience in community organizing or membership-based organizations is a plus.