Public Programs & Events Manager — Year-Round Impact

centralparknyc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Park Conservancy in New York City is seeking a Manager, Public Programs and Events to oversee the Conservancy's year-round portfolio of free public programs and events across Central Park, including the Davis Center at the Harlem Meer.

You will work with internal teams and external partners to ensure engaging, safe, and inclusive visitor experiences, guiding development from concept to on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing public programs or events.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines for multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of event planning and logistics across Central Park.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design and deliver public programs.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
• Lead permit applications and coordinate vendors, facilitators, and performers.
• Coordinate load-in/load-out and ensure on-site safety and crowd control guidelines.

Skills

Event planning

Logistics

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Public programs

Job description

The Central Park Conservancy in New York City is seeking a Manager, Public Programs and Events to oversee the Conservancy's year-round portfolio of free public programs and events across Central Park, including the Davis Center at the Harlem Meer.

You will work with internal teams and external partners to ensure engaging, safe, and inclusive visitor experiences, guiding development from concept to on-site execution.