Programs & Events Coordinator — 75+ Annual Events

New York Genealogical & Biographical Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan with 2% annual salary

14 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Paid time off starting in second year

Pre-tax commuter benefits (TransitChek

Job summary

New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B) seeks a Coordinator, Programs and Events to plan and deliver 75+ programs annually, including lectures, webinars, workshops, and conferences. You will oversee logistics, coordinate with the Manager and team, and ensure events run smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience managing events, programs, or conferences with online and in-person components.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Vimeo, MS Office, Trello, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of more than 75 NYG&B programs annually, including lectures, online webinars, workshops, research tours, conferences, and events.
• Oversee logistical and technical aspects from planning to completion to ensure events run smoothly.
• Own post-production for recorded programs and events from editing to online publication.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Zoom

Vimeo

Microsoft Office

Trello

Adobe Creative Suite

Neon CRM

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B) seeks a Coordinator, Programs and Events to plan and deliver 75+ programs annually, including lectures, webinars, workshops, and conferences. You will oversee logistics, coordinate with the Manager and team, and ensure events run smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a solutions-oriented approach.