Event Manager
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Event Manager |
| Department |
Events & Conferences - 102 |
| Position Summary |
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Event and Conference Services (
ECS) department is seeking a full-time Event Manager. The Event Manager schedules internal meetings, programs, and events and coordinates requirements for them. The Event Manager is responsible for planning and executing both internal and external events.
Applicants should be focused on great customer service and be dedicated to meeting client expectations by building effective relationships and completing projects to the highest standards. They should possess excellent judgment, problem-solving skills, project management skills, organizational skills and be able to balance multiple tasks and project timelines.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Venue Booking and Administration:
- Manage meeting/program/event requests. Respond to a high volume of requests in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assign and schedule meetings/programs/events based on space and resource availability. Organize, input, and manage data in our booking management software (Momentus).
- Participate in daily calendar review meetings.
- Analyze space usage and produce various space usage reports.
- Support department operations and administration as needed.
- Meeting, Program, and Event Coordination:
- Act as the client's point of contact during the planning and execution of live events.
- Build and maintain effective client relationships, anticipating requirements, understanding client needs and ensuring that requests are addressed in a timely manner.
- Ensure clear communication with the client around all project deliverables including roles and responsibilities, agreed scope and budget, timelines, planning, onsite deliverables, and post event reporting.
- Involvement in or oversight of all elements of the planning process including but not limited to food and beverage, AV, staffing, security, transportation, facilities, and vendor management.
- Conduct liquor inventory.
- Maintain a work schedule that includes early mornings, weekends, evenings and holidays.
The expected salary range for the Event Manager is $70,000/annual - $75,000/annual. The
AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years of experience coordinating events, including professional experience working with food and beverage services, venue scheduling and operations, event planning and/or hospitality.
- Experience with CRM/Event Management software.
- Experience with floor plan design software.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality.
- Experience at a nonprofit or cultural institution.
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| Physical Demands |
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
- Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
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| Category |
Full-Time |
| Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period |
70 |
| Union Status |
Non-Union |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Expected Salary Minimum |
$70,000/annual |
| Expected Salary Maximum |
$75,000/annual |
| EEO Statement |
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. |
| Quick Link |
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4634 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
GS948P |
| Open Date |
12/01/2025 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have 3 years of experience coordinating events, including professional experience working with food and beverage services, venue operations, event planning and/or hospitality?
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Do you have experience with CRM/Event Management software?
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Do you have experience with floor plan design software?
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Are you proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite?
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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American Museum of Natural History
Dec 01, 2025