Manager, Event Operations

The Manager of Event Operations plays a key role in planning, producing, and evaluating high-impact events that drive Food Bank For NYC's success. They will lead with innovation by reimagining how NYC experiences non-profit events, creating bold, mission-driven storytelling moments that transform philanthropy.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in event planning
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage up and across to ensure deadlines are met
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for donor cultivation and event promotion
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced environments
• Experience planning and executing complex events across diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative event experiences that connect audiences to mission and impact
• Familiarity with donor-centered fundraising and campaign strategy
• Proficiency with fundraising databases (Raiser's Edge NXT preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable working with high-level stakeholders including board members, major donors, and senior executives
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution oriented

Benefits

• Competitive Health Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Birthday Off, Volunteer Time, 4-Day Work Weeks during the Summer & more!)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) & Commuter Reimbursement Accounts (CRA)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Robust LinkedIn Learning library, Lunch & Learn Sessions, internal employee development & more)
• EAP, wellness, and mental health resources
• Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, travel)
• People-First Culture