Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Wellness Program
On-site fitness center
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
generous leave policies
Job Description
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a more representative and inclusive foreign policy community across the United States. With a long-standing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, CFR plays a pivotal role in shaping foreign policy conversations and deepening public understanding of global affairs and America’s position in the world. CFR is widely respected for producing comprehensive, thoughtful analysis on a broad spectrum of international issues and for developing influential programming that supports a diverse foreign policy talent pipeline. Located in New York City, CFR operates from the historic Harold Pratt... Show More
Job Requirements
- At least 8 years of professional experience in event production event management or venue management
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality event management or related field preferred
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Proficiency with event technology platforms Prismm and Microsoft Office Suite
- Comfortable with virtual platforms such as Zoom or Webex
- Flexible schedule including early mornings evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Willingness to obtain F03 Certificate of Fitness for Public Assembly upon hiring
Job Qualifications
- At least 8 years' professional experience in corporate non-profit or social event production event management or venue management
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality event management or related field is a plus
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail excellent multi-tasking and time management skills in a deadline driven environment
- Outstanding customer service verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Proficiency in event technology platforms Prismm and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency and strong comfort level with virtual platforms such as Zoom or Webex for hosting virtual events
- Passionate about the events industry highly proactive and motivated
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift equipment and furniture up to 25lbs
- F03 Certificate of Fitness for Public Assembly will be required after hiring
Job Duties
- Manage the Harold Pratt House rental operations including client inquiries site walkthroughs bookings and day-of venue management
- Execute day-of logistics for in-person virtual and hybrid Council events including room setups catering coordination audio-visual requirements and Zoom production hosting
- Collaborate with the Director Events Management in managing CFR events and rental operations including event production client relations sales strategies and process improvements
- Serve as the event lead for major Council programs such as multi day conferences workshops and high-level events collaborating with programming teams on timelines menus setups and audio visual needs
- Contribute to oversight of administrative financial and marketing tasks for rental and internal CFR events including creating maintaining event related materials guidelines procedures rental department budgets and overseeing relationships with advertising sites
- Lead new and existing projects including public space upkeep and maintenance in collaboration with the Director Events Management
- Provide and uphold a courteous positive professional and cooperative attitude with staff vendors and guests by phone email and in person
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