Public Programs & Events Manager, Central Park

Central Park Conservancy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Park Conservancy seeks a Manager, Public Programs and Events to oversee the year-round portfolio of free public programs and events in Central Park, including the Davis Center at Harlem Meer. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive experiences for diverse visitors.

The role requires leading program development, managing budgets, coordinating vendors, and ensuring smooth on-site execution across multiple venues within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.
• 5 years of experience in large-scale event planning and management, preferably in a public or nonprofit organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of event planning and logistics for year-round public programs and events.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to integrate community input and programming.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and metrics for each program.
• Lead permit applications, contract external vendors, and ensure compliance documents and payments.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Communication skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Central Park Conservancy seeks a Manager, Public Programs and Events to oversee the year-round portfolio of free public programs and events in Central Park, including the Davis Center at Harlem Meer. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive experiences for diverse visitors.

The role requires leading program development, managing budgets, coordinating vendors, and ensuring smooth on-site execution across multiple venues within