Simons Foundation

Temporary Events Manager

160 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$99kDetected 16 days ago

Project ManagementExcelLogisticsResearchCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Simons Foundation has an opening for a temporary Events Manager to join the events team.
These include, but are not limited to, on-site and off-site annual research conferences, scientific meetings, workshops, and some social events.
This is a temporary position expected to last until November 20th, 2026.

Create and monitor project management tools such as timeline, task lists, budgets and run of show documents. Present these documents to the event planning team to ensure clear, consistent communication throughout the planning process.
Represent and deliver service excellence with program participants. Ensure their needs are anticipated and executed properly.
Serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert to event hosts as they develop event plans and develop future event needs.
Manage ongoing relationships with third-party vendors to ensure continued service quality and accountability.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Events, the Events Manager will provide support for the development, planning and execution of more than 200 yearly events.

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 7 years of previous events management experience
Proven effectiveness in working with diverse client/participant groups, managing budgets and logistics
The ideal candidate must be a team player but should also be self-motivated to complete tasks.
Must be skilled at simultaneously managing multiple projects with tight deadlines and many details in a fast-paced environment.
They must have excellent oral and written communication skills, effective trouble-shooting skills and good judgment.
The candidate must be willing and able to work varying schedules including early mornings and evenings with occasional weekends and travel.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Previous work in research or academic settings is a plus.
Working knowledge of Cvent is preferred.
Basic knowledge of audiovisual equipment and desktop publishing software is preferred.

The full-time annual compensation range is $85,000 to $99,000, depending on experience
The salary will be prorated for the duration of the assignment
These include, but are not limited to, on-site and off-site annual research conferences, scientific meetings, workshops, and some social events.

In partnership with the events assistant and events coordinators, monitor event supply stock and maintenance of event spaces.

This listing is sourced directly from Simons Foundation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.