Manager, Event Services
Since 1891, New York's Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for excellence in performance, presenting exceptional concerts by the world’s finest artists on its three iconic stages, from orchestral concerts, chamber music, contemporary offerings, and recitals to jazz, world, and popular music. Complementing its performance activities, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute creates extensive music education and social impact programs that annually serve more than 800,000 people worldwide, playing a central role in fulfilling Carnegie Hall's commitment to making great music accessible to as many people as possible.
Carnegie Hall seeks a Manager of Event Services to be part of a collaborative team tasked with handling approximately 275 private events per season. This position is salaried without sales commission. This position reports directly to the Director of Event Services.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Manage external events in Carnegie Hall’s banquet spaces from beginning to end, and work in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s in-house catering team to confirm menus and logistics:
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- field inquiries
- identify space availability
- conduct site visits
- coordinate with in-house catering sales team
- issue space rental contracts
- communicate with vendors
- prepare and track space rental invoices
- interface with client event planners
- facilitate onsite event execution
- uphold Carnegie Hall customer service standards.
- Manage internal events for various Carnegie Hall constituents including Development, Marketing, Artistic Programming, Weill Music Institute, Hall Operations, and Human Resources:
- Liaise with other departments regarding logistics, menu, décor, and event staffing
Skills & Qualifications
- 4-6 years of experience in event production or cultural venue sales, with proven ability to effectively manage live, onsite events in person
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Ability to successfully multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, with clarity and tact
- Professional demeanor with grace under pressure
- Flexible work schedule including nights weekends, and holidays, with the ability to work long hours on event days
Carnegie Hall is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Carnegie Hall’s needs, and Carnegie Hall is committed not to discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex (including gender identity, gender expression or status of being transgender), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, status as a caregiver, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses or stalking, criminal convictions (except where otherwise permitted by law), arrest record, credit history, pregnancy, age, mental or physical disability, veteran or military status, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $65,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $72,500.00
- Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, New York, New York, United States of America