Event Associate

Event Associate

The Manhattan Institute (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. MI is independent, creative, and bold, and we are hiring a like-minded Event Associate to join our team at our New York City headquarters.

This staff member will interact with internal and external stakeholders and play a role in our overall in-person and virtual events programming. They will work with the VP of Strategy & Communications and the Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships on everything from venue and vendor outreach to internal project management, as well as 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

Qualifications

• 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.