Position: Activities Manager
About: The Activities Manager at The Yale Club of New York City is responsible for all aspects of member events including planning, coordinating, and managing each event and serving as the editor of the Club’s monthly newsletter. This role is intended for Yale University graduates.
Requirements: Yale University Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree (work experience highly beneficial); Previous club or hotel experience a plus; Represent the Yale Club, Private Events and Management in a positive manner; Maintain professionalism at all times; Dress appropriately for work environment; Must be skilled with learning new software and comfortable with digital platforms; Comfortable being on camera, moderating virtual events; Ability to develop relationships with members, Governance members, and guest speakers; Strong work ethic and dedication to work product; Ability to manage time effectively and complete multiple tasks in a given time period and meet deadlines; Strong project management skills; Ability to work independently; Flexibility in work hours to supervise all events (weekday evenings and occasional weekends); Demonstrate strong and dynamic leadership traits to deal with members, guests, managers, and employees; Displays a positive “can-do” attitude at all times; Uphold and follow expectations, rules, and guidelines as established by the Club; Highly organized and detail-oriented; Possess the ability to be flexible and adapt to change; Excellent presentation and communication skills including email, written, phone, and verbal; Be dynamic, self-motivated, creative, practice empathy, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness with members and staff; Professional demeanor, respectful, and professional interactions with all vendors and staff; Ability to problem-solve, create and maintain schedules, and be both a prepared and flexible person; Establish and uphold positive and productive working relationships with all staff; Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team; Be organized, exercise sound judgment, perform detailed tasks; Understand, follow, and give clear verbal and written direction; Job routinely requires sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, talking, and use of a computer and telephone
