Event Coordinator, City & State New York

About City & State

City & State is the premier media organization dedicated to covering New York's local and state politics and policy. Our in-depth, non-partisan coverage serves New York's leaders every day as a trusted guide to the issues impacting the state. We offer round-the-clock coverage through our award-winning commentary and analysis, weekly publications, daily e-briefs, events, podcast interviews and more.

The Role

City & State is seeking an organized and driven Event Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be a critical player in putting together 50-60 events each year. As the Event Coordinator, you will report directly to the Director of Events.

Responsibilities

• Initial Event Coordination:
  • Create Website
  • Create Eventbrite/Zoom Pages
  • Continuously Tracked Attendance
  • Post event website updates
• Assist in all areas of Marketing/Promotion to grow the audience for each event
• Responsible for coordinating and updating all promotional emails, sending out post-event emails, and posting event recordings
• Speaker Coordination:
  • Collecting Speaker Bios/Photos
  • Adding bios & photos, Airtable & website
  • Initial Speaker Email sent with event details
  • Contact information collected
  • Sending out Zoom links
  • Confirming details with speakers
  • Creating/Updating Run of Show
  • Writing Script for Emcee
  • Coordinating Practice Sessions for Speakers
  • Finding moderators for all panels and assist them with organizing prep sessions
• Sponsorship Implementation (logos added to website, speakers coordinated, attendee lists to sponsors, attendee connections, etc.)
• Ordering supplies and awards and coordinating messenger services to and from events
• Registration/Attendee Lists (Eventbrite or Zoom)
  • Updating sales team on registration numbers
  • Keeping track of registration lists
  • Updating attendee list post events with details
• Responsible for on-site set up and day before preparation, including helping prepare event materials such as badges, signage, and printed collateral
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the events team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent required
• Minimum 2-5 years of related experience in event planning, community development, or educational programming
• Excellent customer service orientation with ability to build and foster relationships with diverse constituencies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including proficient writing and computer skills, strength in analytical and reasoning skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, service-oriented environment
• Ability to exercise good judgment, work productively under deadlines and carry out multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform non-routine work with changing priorities and collaborating parties, while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to successfully represent the company to high-profile event stakeholders
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, innovation, creative problem-solving, and community engagement
• Must be able to work at all events, including sometimes evenings, as event schedule dictates

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application submission.

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