Event Assistant/ Marketing – Leading NYC Events & Marketing Agency

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are a top New York City events, marketing, and production agency producing high-level corporate, social, nonprofit, and celebrity events. We are looking for an energetic, smart, friendly Event Sales Coordinator who loves events and wants a long-term career in the industry.

This role is perfect for someone who:

Loves events and the excitement around them

We want soeone smart with strong admin skills, great memory, very organized.

Wants to grow inside a fast-paced, prestigious NYC agency

Works well under pressure and enjoys being client-facing

Is hungry, professional, polished, and ready to jump in

Understands that events are evenings + weekends

If you do NOT want to work evenings/weekends, do NOT apply.

Events ARE nights and weekends, that’s the industry.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Event Sales & Client Development

Respond to inbound event inquiries quickly and professionally

Support outreach efforts: calls, emails, texts, follow-ups

Conduct site visits and represent the agency with confidence

Build and nurture client relationships

Assist in moving inquiries through the pipeline and driving bookings

(You do NOT need formal “sales experience”, strong communication and people skills matter most. We will train.)

Event Planning & Coordination Support

Assist senior event producers with planning and execution

Attend events as needed for on-site support

Maintain smooth, organized communication with clients

Manage timelines, logistics, and internal coordination

Help ensure clients receive an exceptional experience

Marketing & Creative Support (Plus Skills)

Not required, but a major advantage if you can:

Create simple graphics in Canva

Assist with captions, social posts, or light content

Write or edit basic marketing copy

Contribute ideas for client service, outreach, and branding

REQUIREMENTS

Required

1–2+ years in events, hospitality, customer service, or client-facing roles

Strong communication skills (verbal + written)

Positive, friendly, outgoing personality

Sharp organization and ability to multitask

Strong follow-through and work ethic

Comfortable working evenings/weekends

Desire for a career in the events industry not just a job

Team-oriented, dependable, resourceful

Strong Pluses

Experience booking or coordinating events (corporate, social, nightlife)

Experience with Bar/Bat Mitzvah events

Canva or basic graphic design familiarity

Social media fluency

Strong writing skills for emails, proposals, captions

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$50,000–$65,000 base salary (depending on experience)

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Major growth opportunities inside a leading NYC agency

TO APPLY

Please submit:

Your resume

A short cover letter

A recent professional photo (optional)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Required)

Please include short answers to:

Do you have event or hospitality experience? Describe it.

Are you comfortable working evenings and weekends?

Why do you want a career in events?

What makes you strong at communication and client interaction?

Have you conducted site visits or managed event-related client calls?

Do you have experience with Canva, social media, or creating simple content?

Have you worked on Bar/Bat Mitzvahs before?