Junior Event Coordinator-NYC

Gen Art is seeking a Junior Event Coordinator to assist with customized events (both large and small) taking place in the New York market including NY Fashion Week Show (February), Film Screenings & After-Parties (TBA), Art Collector Circle Receptions (TBA), and The 15th Anniversary Gen Art Film Festival (April 7-13).

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with oversight of check-in areas at events and door admission at after-parties.
• Help oversee guest list compilation and sending event attendance confirmations.
• Assist with talent and artist communications
• Provide post event evaluation: writing recaps and uploading photos to Gen Art website.
• Facilitate check requests with Accounts Payable dept.
• Help supervise event interns, assigning of miscellaneous projects and keeping interns updated on recent developments and new events.
• Proactively represent Gen Art in the community and establish new relationships on behalf of the organization.
• Assist with On-Siteproduction and front of house items during events.
• You may be called on to travel to other Gen Art markets to assist with Gen Art events taking place in those markets (as well as other markets like Sundance Film Festival, etc).
• Join in Event Brainstorms.
• Knowledge of Gen Art membership program – able to assist in fielding phone calls and trouble shoot membership issues.

We seek a bright motivated person, who is comfortable interacting with people in person as well as on the phone. Must possess strong writing skills, an upbeat personality and a willingness to go the extra mile to make sure that tasks are completed in more than a satisfactory manner.

We require either at least 1 year of event experience or extensive internship experiences with event focused companies.

Knowledge and contacts of New York nightlife (nightspots, DJs, performance artists, etc) a plus.

This position reports to Reports to the New York Event Director.


***PLEASE NOTE: THE INTERVIEW PROCESS FOR THIS JOB WILL BE FILMED FOR USE IN A TELEVISION SHOW. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE FILMED PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE IN NEW YORK CITY FOR INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25th.***

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@genart.org. No phone inquiries please.