Maternity Cover - Event Planner

About the Organization:  

Olami Manhattan is a downtown NYC hub of Jewish education offering classes, one-on-one mentoring, workshops, educational trips, and special events to unaffiliated young professionals. Olami is looking for a self-starter candidate who can plan and structure events and programming, while keeping a finger on the pulse of Jewish young professional life in NYC for an approximate 15-week maternity cover (May – August). 

Responsibilities:   

• Create and execute events from planning to execution.   
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors  
• Understand and maintain event budget alongside the COO   
• Work with the Marketing Manager to develop creative strategies and themes for events   
• Proactively forward plan upcoming events, Jewish holidays and Community events  
• Maintain the organization Calendars for multiple locations    
• Keep track of office and event inventory and replenish as needed   
• Establish and obtain specific supplies for programming e.g. books, program paraphernalia, themed event supplies   
• Create weekly organization meeting agenda   
• Liase with internal and external educators & team members to curate boutique events  
• Work with external event planner for the upcoming June Gala. 

Required Experience:   

• 3+ years operations experience, including events and programs  
• 3+ years related experience in a non-profit, the Arts or events industry   
• Highly creative and resourceful with the ability to develop and implement innovative ideas for programs and events.   
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.  
• Strong professionalism dealing with outside vendors and stakeholders  
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks  
• Strong ability to meet tight deadlines  
• work in a rapidly changing environment  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Gmail, slack   
• Strong knowledge of Food and beverage, laws of kosher, cultural and entertainment trends.  
• Be familiar with Jewish holidays