The Event Associate will support the Manhattan Institute's in-person and virtual events programming, working with the VP of Strategy & Communications and the Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships. Responsibilities include liaising with vendors and venues, managing event logistics, handling guest lists and RSVPs, maintaining the events calendar, and producing virtual events. The role requires some evening availability and involves both on-site and off-site event support.

Responsibilities

Liaise with vendors, venues, and colleagues during all stages of the event process
Manage event set-up, check-in, and tear down process
Manage event lists, RSVPs, and guest lists
Manage the events pipeline calendar
Produce virtual events (training included)
Some evenings required

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1-2 years' work or internship experience (non-profit, hospitality management or public relations experience a plus)
Familiarity with MI policy priorities and the work of MI Fellows; a keen interest in supporting and extending this work
Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and work well under pressure

Benefits

Salary range: $68,000 - $78,000/year, commensurate with experience.
MI offers generous benefits, including four weeks paid vacation, a Flexible Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage with HSA options, medical and dependent-care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, a paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate with prominent scholars and policymakers in our space.