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NYC Office Of The Mayor is Hiring an Event Specialist Near New York, NY
Mayor’s Office Special Projects and Community Events (MOSPCE)
Position: Event Specialist
Job Number: 42824
The Agency You’ll Join
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and
enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is
head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of
New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’
Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,
improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an
agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these
values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With
The Mayor's Office of Special Projects and Community Events supports the Mayor’s commitment to
honor the diverse communities of New York City by organizing, managing and directing Mayoral public
ceremonies, celebrations and receptions, in partnership with city agencies and with the support of the
private sector. These special events are hosted at Gracie Mansion—also known as the People's
House—and other iconic sites across the City. The work of the unit is key to celebrating the diversity of
the city and bringing New Yorkers together.
The Problems You’ll Solve
Reporting to the Director of Events and Protocol, the Event Specialist is responsible for providing
overall support to the event management and external affairs teams of the Mayor’s Office of Special
Projects and Community Events. This candidate will assist in the development, logistical management,
and production of large-scale special events throughout the five boroughs on behalf of the Mayor of
the City of New York.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide on-site logistical support to lead event planners, this includes coordinating set- up,
with production elements and timing, communicating with venue and catering staff to ensure
flawless flow, managing break down, and overall troubleshooting.
- Upload guest lists, manage RSVPs, respond to team inbox, draft event calendars, research
- Support event leads in various event formats including heritage/community events, summits
and conferences, meetings and other small to large-scale events taking place indoors or
outdoors at Gracie Mansion.
- As needed by the Director of Events and Protocol, support administrative tasks, up to and
memorandums, proposals, PowerPoint presentations, summaries, briefings and talking points.
- As this is a floating position within the MOSPCE team, a cooperative attitude is needed. As well
as staff in other Mayoral office units or external stakeholders, we help to organize and promote
events.
- An enthusiastic commitment to innovation is preferred; eagerness to share ideas on how to
- Assist with managing volunteers and interns for event coordination activities.
- Due to the necessary required event duties of this position, staff may be required to be on call
and/or work on weekends, evenings, early mornings, and public holidays. Additionally, staff are
expected to work indoors or outdoors in various weather conditions.
About You
• You should have an associate or bachelor’s degree, 1-2 years of event experience, and have
- You should have strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with guests at all levels and
- You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive
salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role
is $54,000 to $59,000.
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.
Apply Now!
Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and
retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and
harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not
limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of
the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable
accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on
this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at
EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.
New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment
Job Summary
Full Time
$83k-105k (estimate)
04/18/2024
06/17/2024
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