Member Events Assistant Manager

Job Summary

What : We are seeking a highly organized, creative, and hospitality-driven Member Events Assistant Manager to support the execution and growth of Edison Houses member programming and events calendar. Member Events are a core pillar of the Edison House experience and span a wide variety of social, cultural, culinary, wellness, entertainment, and community-driven experiences including live music, speaker series, wine tastings, themed parties, wellness programming, comedy shows, networking events, member clubs, and large-scale signature events, and more.

The Member Events Assistant Manager plays a hands-on operational and creative role in bringing these experiences to life while helping maintain the elevated standards, hospitality, and culture expected within a luxury private members club environment.

Why : Member Events are central to Edison Houses mission of creating meaningful connections, cultivating culture, and delivering memorable experiences that encourage members to engage more deeply with both the club and one another.

This role exists to support the continued development of a dynamic, intentional, and best-in-class events program that strengthens member retention, community engagement, and overall club culture. The ideal candidate is energized by hospitality, thrives in fast-paced environments, and genuinely enjoys creating experiences that feel thoughtful, social, and operationally seamless.

How : The Member Events Assistant Manager will work closely with the Member Events Manager and cross-functional departments to support all phases of event execution including conceptualization, planning, vendor coordination, logistics management, communication, setup and strike oversight, and day-of operations.

This role requires a balance of creativity and operational precision. The ideal candidate will be comfortable shifting between administrative planning, member-facing hospitality, vendor coordination, floor management, and live event execution.

To be successful as a Member Events Assistant Manager you will need to be:

-Creative and collaborative in helping develop fresh, engaging programming ideas

-Highly organized and process-oriented, with strong attention to timelines and operational detail

-Hospitality-focused, with a strong instinct for guest experience and service standards

-Adaptable and calm under pressure in fast-paced, live-event environments

-Proactive and self-directed, capable of anticipating needs before they arise

-Comfortable managing multiple projects, timelines, and priorities simultaneously

-Strong in both written and verbal communication

-Team-oriented and capable of collaborating effectively across departments including Operations, Food & Beverage, Membership, and Marketing

Regular duties for the Member Events Assistant Manager:

-Support the planning and execution of Edison Houses monthly member events calendar

-Assist in building and maintaining detailed event documentation including BEOs, timelines, floorplans, run-of-shows, vendor notes, and operational checklists

-Coordinate event logistics including staffing needs, rentals, entertainment, AV, food and beverage timing, dcor, setup, and breakdown

-Manage communication and coordination with vendors, performers, instructors, DJs, photographers, florists, and any other external partners

-Own marketing on event descriptions, event assets, operational details, and promotional timelines

-Support management of event registration systems, attendee communication, and ticketing logistics

-Attend and actively support member events, including evening and weekend coverage, to ensure smooth execution and elevated hospitality standards

-Assist with setup oversight, room readiness, signage placement, guest flow, and overall event presentation

-Build relationships with members and contribute to a welcoming, community-driven environment

-Track event feedback, attendance trends, and operational notes to help inform future programming decisions

-Support Member Clubs and recurring community programming through communication, logistics, and operational coordination

-Maintain organization across shared systems including event calendars, operational documents, vendor records, and event management software

Who: The best leaders exemplify the characteristics they wish others to emulate. To that end, our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following qualities:

-Organized Self Starter Edison House is a fast-paced environment. The Member Events Manager must be able to successfully prioritize and execute tasks through their own initiative and resourcefulness.

-Culture Focused Leader Hyper-focused on building a strong company culture by championing excellence, autonomy, self-improvement, and healthy work relationships.

-Commitment to Excellence Unwavering dedication to consistency, quality, and attention to detail.

-Strong Communicator Stellar written and verbal communication skills

-Personify our Values The personification of our brand and community values

-Calm Under Pressure - Maintains professionalism and composure during live-event execution and shifting priorities

Additional Requirements:

-Minimum of 2-4 years experience in events, hospitality, luxury service, programming, nightlife, hotels, restaurants, private clubs, or related fields

-Maturity and leadership, and high EQ for collaborating with various stakeholders including both employees and members.

-Social and curious, with an intuitive understanding of how to develop culture and entertainment that will be best-in-class.

-Night Owl role will require odd hours including occasional late nights

-Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the events calendar

-Ability to lift, move, and assist with event setup materials as needed, up to 30 lbs

-Standard technological proficiency (Microsoft Suite, and ability to learn and manage our events management system)