Events & Operations Assistant at Center for an Urban Future in NYC
Hayley Kaplan
The Center for an Urban Future (CUF) seeks a full-time Events & Operations Assistant to play a key supporting role on the organization’s communications, events, and development team. CUF is a leading New York City-based think tank that generates smart and sustainable public policies to reduce inequality, increase economic mobility, and grow the economy. We are seeking an entrepreneurial candidate with a diverse skillset who is eager to tackle a variety of challenges in a fast-paced environment and contribute to this mission.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in New York City policy and politics, and the desire to gain hands-on experience with communications, events, development, and nonprofit management. The ideal candidate will be excited to join a small yet nimble think tank, which has a major impact on the key issues affecting New York City’s future, including economic development, workforce development, higher education, urban planning, infrastructure, arts and culture, and public transit.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with CUF’s Communications Manager to coordinate the logistics for CUF’s high-profile monthly forums, release parties, networking events, etc.
- Coordinate event notices and invitations
- Track participant registration
- Manage the preparation and distribution of event materials
- Liaise with high-profile speakers
- Assist in planning and executing the organization’s annual gala.
- Maintain CUF’s website, including updating it daily with CUF’s latest reports, op-eds, commentaries, testimonies, etc.
- Assist in designing CUF publications, including printed reports, website content, event invitation, and email newsletters.
- Execute various research projects and conduct background research to support CUF’s communications, development, and events initiatives.
- Assist in writing and producing CUF’s written communications materials, including newsletters, press releases, etc.
- Develop media lists and other materials to support CUF’s communications objectives.
- Track CUF’s grants and grant deadlines.
- Perform research on foundations and potential new funding sources.
- Provide support for day-to-day operations, which includes managing CUF’s vendors and contractors, assisting with daily finances, and handling daily office tasks.
- Maintain organizational databases including tracking external affairs and policy impacts.
- Develop social media content for Facebook, Twitter, and other channels.
- Occasionally schedule appointments.
- Prepare materials for staff, board, and stakeholder meetings.
- Perform other duties and assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent Internet searching skills
- Self-starter and problem solver who can balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Ability to work with a team
- Interest in NYC policy and politics
- Occasional early mornings and late nights required
- Microsoft Office experience required; InDesign and/or Photoshop experience preferred
The Center for an Urban Future (CUF) is a leading New York City-based think tank that generates smart and sustainable public policies to reduce inequality, increase economic mobility, and grow the economy. CUF has been shaping the local economic policy debate for more than 20 years, and is known for its data-driven solutions for increasing the city’s prosperity, advancing the number of higher paying jobs, and providing low-income individuals with a career pathway to the middle class. Through its distinctive research on diverse subject areas, populations and communities, CUF influences public policy that strengthens the economy for a more equitable, profitable, and inclusive city for all New Yorkers. For more information, visit nycfuture.org.
The Center for an Urban Future is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and actively seek applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to jo...@nycfuture.org. Please put “Events & Operations Assistant” and your name in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins please.