Events Lead

Responsibilities

• - Supporting the production of purposeful, engaging events that build people’s trust in government, build connections between New Yorkers, and create meaningful opportunities for feedback and follow-up.
• - Supporting event logistical production including location and vendor sourcing, supplies procurement, staff training, and guest ticketing.
• - Coordinating day-of-event needs including supervision and execution of load in/out and on-site staff and volunteers.
• - Other duties as required.

Requirements

• - You are organized, meticulous, and don’t get overwhelmed by many moving pieces.
• - You are oriented towards customer service or hospitality – you’ll go out of your way to make sure a guest or participant has a great experience.
• - You are a creative problem solver who views constraints as an opportunity instead of an obstacle.
• - You are curious and comfortable asking questions.
• 1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
• 2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
• 3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
• 4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

Nice to have

• - You may be especially well-suited to this role if you have experience in creative event production, theater/live performance events, training and facilitation, or hospitality.