Events & Partnerships Manager

Company: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Location: New York
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New York's premier human services providers, is a settlement house founded in 1894 that provides an extensive array of effective and integrated services-social, educational, legal, health, housing, mental health, nutritional and fitness-which significantly improve the lives of 16,000 people in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the East Side of Manhattan. Our clients include older adults, homeless and formerly homeless adults, children and families, recent immigrants, disabled persons, adult learners and more. For more information on Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, please visit lenoxhill.org and check us out on Facebook or Instagram.Salary: $75,000 - $75,000Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Events & Partnerships Manager will be a critical part of the Development, Volunteer, Communications and Administration teams and will collaborate with leadership and many other colleagues across the Neighborhood House to support and enhance our overall development efforts and strategies, increase fundraising revenue, boost awareness and strengthen community engagement. The Events and Partnerships Manager will be skilled and experienced in developing and executing special events and partnership opportunities which promote the Neighborhood House's mission and drive engagement with a variety of key stakeholders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Special EventsProvide key administrative and logistical leadership and support for fundraising and cultivation events, including annual Spring Gala, Harvest Festival and moreSecure and manage corporate sponsorships for special eventsLiaise with various key stakeholders and supportersCorporate and Institutional PartnershipsResearch, identify and cultivate prospective corporate and community partnerships with significant focus on fundraising revenueLead and manage group volunteer activities and collaborate with Volunteer Services and other program leadersCommunity EngagementConceptualize, manage and promote new and existing community events (including performances, lecture series, festivals, workshops and more) to spread awareness and increase community engagementConnect with local and regional media outlets and partners to promote events, programs and overall mission and impactServe as a key brand ambassador and help to initiate and lead various community engagement and awareness projects and campaigns in collaboration with senior leadership and Board Engagement Committee Qualifications:Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum three years of relevant in-person professional experienceExperience with event planning, including working with vendors, sponsors, volunteersExperience working for or with nonprofit organizations preferredMarketing/Media/PR experience desiredCRM/database proficiencyKnowledge of the New York City philanthropy community preferredExcellent written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, cross-functional teams and a variety of key stakeholdersSkilled at Microsoft Office Suite (strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint required)Motivated self-starter, strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational and project management skills, high tolerance for multitaskingThrive in an engaged and vibrant community settingPassionate commitment to social justice and to our mission Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities will be required due to the nature of the role and the breadth and depth of our programming and events.Applicants should include a minimum of two relevant writing samples (in addition to their Cover Letter). What We OfferComprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their familiesExtensive paid time off - 25 days' vacation and discretionary time; 13 holidays; and substantial sick timeMatching contributions to Retirement PlanWonderful paid parental leave policy for all staffProfessional Development Opportunities - conferences, trainings, lectures and moreFree Life Insurance - 3x annual salaryPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care and Parking/Mass TransitSupplemental Insurance Coverage (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)We like to have fun! Monthly Film and Dinner nights, bowling parties, Mets and Yankee games, cruises, food trucks, holiday parties, parties on our two Green Roofs, chocolate event for Valentine's Day and ice cream socials, and much more.State-of-the Art Fitness Center, Gym and Swimming Pool Free Fitness classes for staffPSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Eligible EmployerThe best colleagues in New York! All individuals, as a condition for employment by Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, are required to undergo a pre-employment background check. Certain positions require more extensive background checks to comply with applicable laws.At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House we value respect, diversity and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. The policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and anti-discrimination applies to all aspects of the relationship between Lenox Hill Neighborhood House and its colleagues.Compensation details: 75000-75000 Yearly SalaryPI8119a4242d4f-25660-37128578

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