Senior Manager, Events

2 weeks ago

New York, United States David Zwirner Gallery Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us:

  • The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about client development, event production and strategy, as well as the arts.
  • Extensive experience managing and executing elevated private events with a focus on client relationship management is essential.
  • Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is optimal but not required.

About the Opportunity:

Senior Manager, Events | $115-125k

  • Seeking an experienced and dedicated Events Manager to join our global Events team based in New York to lead and provide support on key events as the gallery's US and global locations, as the gallery's footprint expands.
  • Reporting to the Events Director, the position will own and manage select events in New York as well as provide support on events in other regions.
  • This role provides the opportunity to be part of a multifaceted team that works closely alongside global gallery teams across all aspects of programming including exhibitions, fairs, artist management, client development, and public programming.
  • The position will involve contact with a variety of teams at the gallery and therefore excellent interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to balance key conversations in a thoughtful and nuanced way.
  • A successful candidate should have a proactive mindset; ability to anticipate the needs and problem solve in a fast-paced environment; polished communication skills; high attention to detail; fine-tuned organizational and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

What you'll do:

  • Execute high touch private and third party events from beginning to end, managing internal contributors and external vendors to ensure consistently successful, brand-aligned client engagements.
  • A-to-Z ownership of event management and production on select events, including venue scouting, vendor management, seating, guest check-in, back and front of house management, etc.
  • In partnership with the Events Director, Client Development and Sales Leads, manage the strategic, logistics, and reporting processes of list development and execution.
  • Develop and clearly communicate timelines and guidelines for events with relevant internal stakeholders, including event venue presentations. Proactively generate, manage and distribute invitation lists for outreach; Manage and route RSVPs reports regularly.
  • Manage a wide range of external vendors: restaurants, hotels, caterers, audio/ visual companies, staffing agencies, valet providers among others. Negotiate budgets and contracts, menu selection, event staffing, and day-of logistics.
  • Budget and contract management. Engage with legal, accounting and operations teams to finalize contracts and ensure timely vendor payments.

What we would like you to have:

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum 5-8 years of relevant event management experience, preferably in an arts or culture organization.
  • Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and on multiple projects concurrently while being a strong team player with excellent leadership skills.
  • Exceptional organizational, administrative, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Substantial budget development and management experience.
  • Familiarity with New York City and international event production field, including entertainment, food, and other vendors.

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)

  • David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery's long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program.
  • Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
  • Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner commitment to Galleries Commit.
  • Benefits Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.
  • David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com.

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