Special Events Associate - The Shed

About The Shed



The Shed commissions original works of art, across all disciplines, for all audiences. From hip hop to classical music, painting and sculpture to literature, film to theater and dance, The Shed brings together leading and emerging artists and thinkers from all disciplines under one roof. The building—a remarkable movable structure designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Rockwell Group—physically transforms to support artists' most ambitious ideas. Committed to nurturing artistic invention and bringing creative experiences to the broadest possible audiences, The Shed, led by Artistic Director and CEO Alex Poots, is a 21st-century space of and for New York City.



About the Position

The Shed seeks a Special Events Associate to plan, execute, and manage internal events, and assist with the coordination of any other activities reasonably related to external rental events and development events. This position will have a specific focus on The Shed’s Internal Events.



The Special Events Associate is also responsible for various aspects of event coordination including maintaining guest lists, calendar updates, and vendor coordination, as well as other logistics.



It is vital that the associate remains in constant communication with Shed staff to ensure that events are on the internal calendar system, and manages coordination across departments.



The ideal candidate has a track record of success in event planning and/or client management and must have familiarity with the landscape of the New York City events industry, including an understanding of venue management, vendor coordination, budgeting, and operational protocol for planning and producing events. Other qualities for a successful candidate include a meticulous attention to detail and an interest in event planning within the non-profit cultural sector.



The Shed is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff, and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.