Event Coordinator

BLACKBARN is an American restaurant founded by John Doherty, former Executive Chef of Waldorf Astoria New York. Located at the north end of Madison Square Park in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood, we are known for seasonal menus, warm hospitality, and versatile event spaces that host everything from corporate meetings to full-scale weddings. We believe great events start with strong teamwork. Our environment is collaborative, fast paced, and supportive, with a focus on professional growth and genuine hospitality for both our guests and our team. We are hiring an Event Coordinator to join our events team, reporting to our Director of Events. This person supports the daily operations and growth of our private events business, coordinating events from booking through execution and working alongside our marketing and PR teams on the outreach that brings new business in. Coordinate logistics for events in our private and semi-private dining spaces Create and manage Banquet Event Orders and maintain accurate event documentation Process deposits and final payments Conduct site tours for prospective clients and assist with follow up communication Serve as a liaison between clients and culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless execution Support event day execution as needed, including client greeting and on site coordination Maintain CRM systems such as Tripleseat and assist with reporting and file organization Assist with office administration including ordering supplies and maintaining sales materials Support menu updates, proposal templates, and sales kit preparation Marketing Support Assist with events related marketing initiatives in collaboration with the PR and social media teams Draft content for email campaigns and event promotions Support targeted outreach initiatives and industry events Be present onsite for select marketing activations and hosted planner events What we ask of you You value teamwork and communicate clearly with colleagues across departments You approach clients and coworkers with professionalism, warmth, and respect You are organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once You take initiative and follow through You are interested in building a career in hospitality, events, or sales Experience At least 1 year in events, hospitality, or a comparable client-facing role Familiarity with platforms such as OpenTable, Resy, and Tripleseat preferred Comfort drafting email and marketing content and familiarity with MailChimp is a plus Schedule and location On site at 19 E 26th St, New York, NY. Monday through Friday core schedule, with some evenings and weekends as our clients' events require. Compensation and benefits $65,000 to $75,000, paid hourly Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days 401(k) eligibility after 90 days Two weeks paid time off BLACKBARN is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr