Senior Event Logistics & Operations Lead

Yeshiva University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshiva University is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Logistics & Operations to plan, coordinate, and execute major institutional events from start to finish. You will lead cross-campus teams, manage floor plans, timelines, vendors, and on-site operations to ensure flawless delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years in event management, with strong project management, communication, and vendor contract experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to eight years of experience in event management, event operations, hospitality, or a related field.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale events.
• Demonstrated vendor management and contract administration experience.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics planning and execution for major institutional events and ceremonies.
• Develop and manage event workback schedules, production timelines, and operational plans.
• Coordinate all event vendors, including audiovisual, catering, rentals, staging, decor, transportation, and related service providers.
• Manage vendor contracts, proposals, purchasing processes, and related documentation.
• Create and oversee event floorplans, layouts, room configurations, and seating plans.
• Coordinate event setup, load-in, event-day operations, and load-out activities.
• Manage graduation/commencement logistics and related faculty and guest coordination.
• Conduct site visits and logistics reviews to ensure readiness.
• Collaborate with campus partners, vendors, and stakeholders to support program execution.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges while ensuring timelines and standards.
• Support budget management through vendor oversight and resource coordination.
• Provide on-site leadership and troubleshooting during events.

Skills

Event logistics

Project management

Vendor management

Budget awareness

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent & collaborative

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Yeshiva University is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Logistics & Operations to plan, coordinate, and execute major institutional events from start to finish. You will lead cross-campus teams, manage floor plans, timelines, vendors, and on-site operations to ensure flawless delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years in event management, with strong project management, communication, and vendor contract experience.