Forum

Forum

Specialist, Hospitality and Events

New York

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$105kDetected 30 days ago
CRMNegotiationForecastingBudgetingExcelLogisticsVendor ManagementProcurementContract ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The annual salary range for this role is $90,000-105,000 in New York.
  • The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation.

Responsibilities

  • Support the end-to-end design and delivery of Forum convenings, including high-level meetings, partner engagements, and institutional events
  • Support the full event lifecycle, from concept development and planning through execution and post-event evaluation
  • Support translating strategic objectives into impactful event formats that foster dialogue, collaboration, and outcomes
  • Partner closely with Global Programming Team, Centers, and government affairs teams to ensure alignment with institutional priorities
  • Drive continuous improvement by establishing best practices, standards, and playbooks for event execution
  • Design and deliver inclusive, high-quality experiences that reflect the Forum's values and brand
  • Support all aspects of guest experience, including reception flows, catering, space design, and service delivery
  • Support planning and coordination of office operations, events calendar, and resource allocation
  • Collaborate with office management on forecasting of office cost centers and budgets
  • Support procurement, vendor selection, and contract negotiations in alignment with Forum policies and compliance frameworks

Requirements

  • Experience with budgeting, procurement, and contract management
  • Advanced Proficiency in systems and software, such as Microsoft Office/Excel, CRM's, procurement tools, and driving efficiencies accordingly.
  • Please Note: This role requires the ability to work on site 5 days per week.

Nice to have

  • Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on event feasibility, production, and delivery in the NY Office
  • Champion a world-class hospitality experience, positioning the NY Office as a trusted and welcoming environment for global leaders
  • Strengthen internal systems, tools, and communications ) to enhance clarity on hospitality and event processes
  • Bachelor's degree in hotel management, hospitality, travel/tourism or related field
  • High level of adaptability in a continually evolving international environment
  • 3+ years of experience in event management, hospitality, operations, or related fields
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, high-level events and stakeholder engagements

Compensation

  • The annual salary range for this role is $90,000-105,000 in New York.

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