Goldman Properties & Global Arts is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Special Events and Sales Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of events within our museum venues. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for hospitality, cultural programming, and creating memorable guest experiences.
The Special Events and Sales Manager will play a key role in overseeing event logistics, developing Run of Shows (ROS), preparing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), coordinating vendors, and managing day-of event execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.
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Benefits:
· Competitive pay
· Dining Discounts
· Life, medical, vision, and dental health insurance after 90 days & more!
· Personal Time Off Benefits
· OnDemand Payroll Feature
Compensation:
$65k + 2% of Catering Sales
Essential Functions:
- Assist in planning and coordinating museum events, including galas, private events, public programs, and special exhibitions.
- Collaborate with the Sales Department to implement event timelines, venue setups, and production schedules.
- Coordinate with internal teams—such as catering, marketing, curatorial, and security—to ensure all event details are fully addressed.
- Organize, set up, and manage event materials, signage, décor, and other event essentials.
- Prepare and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to internal teams and external vendors, ensuring accuracy and alignment with event requirements.
- Track and communicate changes to BEOs in a timely manner to all relevant stakeholders.
- Support event budgeting efforts in collaboration with the Sales Department, ensuring that BEO details align with financial and experiential goals.
- Liaise with vendors—including caterers, audiovisual technicians, decorators, and entertainment—to confirm deliverables and timelines.
- Coordinate vendor schedules, including arrivals, setups, and breakdowns.
- Monitor vendor performance on-site, ensuring adherence to timelines and resolving any issues promptly.
- Provide hands-on support during event setup to ensure all components are executed according to plan.
- Assist in supervising event staff and volunteers, offering guidance and direction as needed.
- Manage event logistics, including guest registration, catering coordination, signage, and troubleshooting during live events.
- Support guest experience by ensuring a smooth, welcoming, and professional atmosphere throughout each event.
- Maintain detailed and organized event files, including BEOs, contracts, and communications.
- Manage event correspondence such as client and vendor confirmations, follow-ups, and logistical updates.
- Assist in compiling post-event reports, tracking attendance, budgets, and evaluation outcomes.
- Support post-event breakdown, clean-up, and inventory organization to ensure all materials are accounted for.
- 1-2 years of experience in event production or coordination, preferably in a museum, nonprofit, or fine-art gallery setting.
- Familiarity with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and event management software (such as TripleSeat, MailChimp, Social Tables, or similar platforms).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, clients, and internal teams.
- High level of attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot event issues on the fly.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, remaining calm and organized under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work evening and weekend hours as needed for events.
- Ability to lift and carry event materials, signage, and décor (up to 25 lbs.).
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during event setups and execution.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and carrying of boxes and event equipment.