Position: Event Manager job
About: The James Beard Foundation, a vital cultural institution with deep roots in honoring and advancing the culinary arts industry, is seeking an Event Manager for JBF at Pier 57. The foundation’s mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture, championing a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. As a national non-profit organization, JBF brings its mission to life through various initiatives, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. The Event Manager will play a crucial role in coordinating programs and events at Pier 57 in line with the Foundation’s mission.
Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in special events, hospitality, or fine dining; proven experience as an event and/or hospitality operations manager; experience in the culinary and beverage industries including knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, wine, and mixology; exceptional ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; customer-service focused; proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, CRM systems (preferable Salesforce), and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, retirement savings, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement/professional development, generous paid time off, fertility planning support, up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave, staff events, tickets to events at Platform by JBF (Pier 57)
