Senior Associate, Events

Confidential Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in New York City seeks a Senior Associate, Events to own a diverse portfolio spanning family-office, affiliated organizations, and Partners. The role combines corporate events with highly personalized, bespoke experiences for senior Partners.

Based in Meatpacking District/West Village, NYC, this 5‑days-onsite position offers $150–175K base plus discretionary bonus and benefits, with a strong emphasis on exceptional service, privacy, and high‑touch execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate event planning and execution experience.
• 4+ years of bespoke personal events planning and execution.
• Proven experience delivering polished, high-end experiences within budgets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and follow-through.
• High EQ with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives and external partners.
• Discreet, polished, resourceful, and comfortable in a high-touch environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills when plans shift and timelines change.
• Experience with Cvent, Smartsheet and MS Office or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Own events from concept through day-of execution and post-event debrief.
• Plan and execute corporate, internal, external and bespoke personal events.
• Partner with senior Partners to understand preferences and deliver personalized experiences.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, vendors, catering, contracts and timelines.
• Serve as primary contact for external partners using the new event space.
• Build and maintain a network of high-quality vendors and partners.
• Develop systems, playbooks and processes for consistency and scalability.
• Be onsite for events and escalate issues as needed.
• Conduct post-event analyses and incorporate lessons for future planning.

Skills

Event planning & execution

Budget management

Vendor management

Executive relationship building

Tools

Cvent

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a highly mission-driven multi-family office affiliated with an investment firm.

They are seeking a Senior Associate, Events to join their team and take ownership of a diverse portfolio of events across the family office, affiliated organizations, and Partners. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a strong background in both corporate events and high-touch, bespoke personal events.

Location: Meatpacking District / West Village, NYC

Work Model: 5 days onsite

Compensation: $150–175K base + discretionary bonus + benefits

The role will support a group of Partners, with a primary focus on the senior Partners, developing a deep understanding of their preferences and providing a highly personalized level of service. Events may range from corporate gatherings and intimate dinners to private celebrations, children’s birthday parties, and other personal events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own events from initial concept and planning through day‑of execution and post‑event debrief
• Plan and execute corporate, internal, external, and bespoke personal events
• Partner closely with senior Partners to understand their preferences and deliver highly personalized experiences
• Manage event logistics, budgets, vendors, catering, contracts, and timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners utilizing the new event space
• Build and maintain a strong network of high‑quality vendors and event partners
• Develop systems, playbooks, and processes to create consistency and scalability
• Be onsite for events and serve as the point of escalation when needed
• Conduct post‑event analysis and incorporate lessons learned into future planning

Ideal Background:

• 8+ years of corporate event planning and execution experience
• 4+ years of experience planning and executing bespoke personal events
• Proven experience creating polished, high‑end experiences while managing budgets
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through
• High EQ and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives and external partners
• Discreet, polished, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a high‑touch environment
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and remain composed when plans shift
• Experience with Cvent, Smartsheet, MS Office, or similar event management platforms

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events professional who enjoys a high‑touch, hands‑on role and is equally comfortable managing corporate events and highly personal, bespoke experiences.