Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Maxwell Social
Job overview
The Event Manager at Maxwell Social is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of private and member events, ensuring seamless execution and coordination of staff, vendors, and logistics to deliver high-quality events.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing event operations from planning to execution, scheduling and coordinating staff, overseeing vendor and inventory management, leading events with budgets under $50k, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 annually with full benefits including dental and vision coverage.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 3-5 years of event operations or hospitality experience, strong leadership and communication skills, proficiency in event management software, and the ability to manage staff and vendors efficiently; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Job location and travel
The position is based in New York City and requires working flexible hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays with physical demands such as lifting and standing for prolonged periods.
Unique job features
The role includes hands-on event management with responsibilities for closing events on Friday and Saturday nights and managing high-profile events in an upscale environment.
Company overview
Maxwell Social is a private members-only club located in Tribeca, New York City, designed to cater to local social clubs by offering a versatile event space for various occasions such as anniversaries, funerals, business deals, and celebrations. Co-founded by David Litwak, Joelle Fuchs, and Kyle Chaning-Pearce, the club opened in June and charges up to $12,000 for membership. The club features opulent interiors and a historic ambiance, drawing inspiration from the legendary parties thrown by 20th-century socialite Elsa Maxwell. Maxwell Social generates revenue through membership fees and hosting events, positioning itself as a modern "Shopify for Local Social Clubs."
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience managing event operations, staff scheduling, and vendor coordination, emphasizing your leadership in overseeing high-profile and VIP events in upscale environments.
Focus on demonstrating your proficiency with audiovisual and technical event requirements, budget management, and your ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including sales teams, chefs, and vendors.
Apply through multiple channels such as Maxwell Social's corporate career page, LinkedIn, and reputable event industry job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or managers in the Events Operations or Hospitality divisions at Maxwell Social on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent events they hosted or asking about their experience managing weekend event operations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'event operations management,' 'staff scheduling,' 'vendor coordination,' 'budget management,' 'audiovisual,' and 'client communication' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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