Senior Associate, Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Confidential Company, a mission-driven multi-family office affiliated with an investment firm, is seeking a Senior Associate, Events to own a diverse portfolio of events across the family office and partners. The role combines corporate events with bespoke personal events, delivering highly personalized experiences.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in corporate event planning and 4+ years in bespoke personal events, with strong budgeting, vendor management, and a high level of discretion and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate event planning and execution experience.
• 4+ years of bespoke personal events planning and execution.
• Proven ability to create polished, high-end experiences within budgets.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• High EQ with senior executives and external partners.
• Discreet, polished, and comfortable in high-touch settings.
• Experience with event platforms like Cvent, Smartsheet, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Own events from concept to day-of execution and post-event debrief
• Plan and execute corporate, internal, external, and bespoke personal events
• Partner with senior Partners to deliver personalized experiences
• Manage event logistics, budgets, vendors, contracts, and timelines
• Serve as primary contact for external partners using the new event space
• Build and maintain a network of vendors and partners
• Develop systems and processes to create consistency and scalability
• Be onsite for events and act as escalation point
• Conduct post-event analysis and apply lessons learned

Skills

Corporate events

Bespoke personal events

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder relations

Event platforms

Tools

Cvent

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

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

Senior Associate, Events

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 shiftExperience 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.