Events Manager

New York, NY


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Administrative

Reference ID: 10068337

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/UOWxLo


Job Title: Events Manager

Location: New York, NY

Industry: Non-profit

Pay: $30 – $40 / Hour (depending on experience)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).


About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting community initiatives and delivering impactful programs. The organization is known for creating meaningful experiences that engage donors, partners, and the broader community.


Job Description

The Events Manager will oversee the planning and execution of large-scale events and donor-facing experiences. This role requires a highly organized professional who can manage multiple moving parts, build strong relationships, and deliver seamless events from concept through completion.


Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

  • Oversee full lifecycle event planning, from initial concept through post-event wrap-up
  • Coordinate logistics such as venue selection, vendor partnerships, scheduling, and on-site execution
  • Travel to event locations as needed to manage setup, event flow, and breakdown

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

  • Act as the main point of contact for vendors, sponsors, venues, and external partners
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on event goals
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with key partners and VIP participants

Project Management

  • Develop detailed timelines, production schedules, and event plans
  • Monitor deadlines, deliverables, and budgets across multiple events simultaneously
  • Troubleshoot issues and make real-time adjustments during live events

Fundraising & Guest Experience

  • Support fundraising initiatives connected to events, including donor engagement activities
  • Help design and execute high-quality experiences for donors and special guests
  • Ensure events reflect the organization’s brand and mission

Qualifications

Experience:

  • 4–7+ years of experience managing events, preferably large-scale or multi-day programs
  • Background in nonprofit, hospitality, or related industries preferred

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (required)
  • Experience with tools such as Mailchimp, WordPress, or Canva is a plus

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication skills, particularly when working with high-level stakeholders
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Details

  • Role may require travel depending on event schedule
  • Flexibility needed for evenings or weekends during event execution

Perks

  • Opportunity to lead high-visibility events and donor experiences
  • Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
  • Exposure to large-scale event strategy and execution
  • Competitive hourly compensation and benefits eligibility

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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