Assistant Director, Event Management

The Assistant Director, Event Management will provide support to the Event Operations team based out of the New York office, both in contributing to management and oversight of the Harold Pratt House rental operations, and in supporting day-of logistics for Council events. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to): • Assist the Deputy Director by contributing to the management and oversite of the Harold Pratt House rental operations including providing guidance on rental client sales and relations and overall streamlining and innovation of our guidelines, processes, and logistics. Rental clients are a range of Corporate and Social/Wedding clients and events can take place during business hours, early morning, late evenings, and weekends. Responsibilities include working closely with programming departments in finalizing timelines, menu planning, room setups, and audio-visual needs as well as managing the events team in executing the major or special Council event. Qualifications • Degree in hospitality, event management, and business management are preferred • 5 or more years related experience; venue management, sales, and/or operations, hotel/banquet, catering and/or corporate event experience strongly preferred • Overall understanding of different types of event furniture and functions including types of tables and table sizes is strongly preferred • Strong administrative experience including the ability to manage multiple priorities on deadline • Outstanding attention to detail, customer service, communication, and problem solving skills • Experience with virtual event platforms including Zoom or Webex • Strong computer skills, including online event planning and floor plan sites such as Prismm or Social Tables as well as Microsoft Office Suite • As this role is designated as essential personnel, the availability to work flexible hours upon request, including early mornings, late evenings, and during periods of inclement weather is required