Position Duties:

Take the lead on project management, by overseeing planning timelines, budgets, and executing tasks for a wide range of Teatown events, including the annual Gala, EagleFest, PlantFest, and Pancake Brunch.

Manage sourcing and management of vendors needed for events.

With direction, execute vendor contracts, track receipt of rental revenue, and maintain a recommended-vendor list for third-party rentals.

Take an active role in cultivation and coordination of outside third-party rentals of Teatown’s facilities, including weddings, community events and meetings, and children’s birthday parties.

Draft and distribute agendas for event committee meetings.

Foster and maintain relationships with Teatown donors and constituents via in-person, phone-based, and email communications.

Familiarity with the Westchester County, New York, cultural and environmental landscape, and parks system.

Ability to attend evening and weekend events.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 to 10 years of public and private event management. Not-for-profit experience preferred.

Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Strong interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Highly proficient with technology, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and calendaring software.

Great customer service skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Must be able to work independently and also work successfully as part of a collaborative team and with volunteer committees.

High degree of integrity, discretion, and punctuality for all events.

Interest in Teatown’s mission, environmental issues, conservation, and green living a plus.

Top skill if any: Experience managing indoor and outdoor events from small (25-30) to large (3,000) for non-profit organizations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,261.42 - $61,734.19 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Events management: 5 years (Required)
• Nonprofit management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ossining, NY 10562: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person