Manager of Programs & Events
The Historic Districts Council, the citywide advocate for New York’s historic neighborhoods, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Manager of Program and Events. This position will work to create, promote, and facilitate HDC’s full roster of programs and events, including approximately 30 lectures, tours, panels, receptions, and other types of events each year.
Responsibilities
The position will be responsible for arranging venues, speakers, written materials and all other details for all programs, including educational lecture series, walking and bike tours, conferences, and fundraising events. The individual should be a self-starter who can coordinate an event from beginning to end, including follow-up. Tasks include:
- Brainstorm new program content in collaboration with HDC staff and external partners;
- Develop programmatic schedule of all events with HDC staff, including yearly calendar;
- Manage event logistics including staffing, timelines, vendors, contracts, catering, and rentals;
- Draft all program descriptions and secure program participants;
- Arranging venue, catering and A/V equipment rentals (where necessary);
- Manage marketing and promotion of all programs & events in coordination with communications staff;
- Overseeing layout and printing of brochures, programs, posters and other printed materials;
- Work with HDC Board’s Program & Events Committee on program directions and content
Qualifications & Compensation
Applicants should have the following:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in event management, program development, nonprofit management, or related experience.
- Knowledge of New York City neighborhoods, history and architecture
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Basic Web or graphic skills
In addition, the following are a plus:
- General familiarity with historic preservation policies and practices
- Experience supervising entry-level staff and/or interns
The full-time position will keep regular business hours, and requires regular travel within the five boroughs, including to coordinate walking tours and in-person programs. The position includes some evening and weekend hours with compensation. This is an in-office position and the applicant should be a New York City-area resident.
The Manager reports directly to the Executive Director. This is a paid position with an annual budgeted salary range of $60,000-$65,000 depending on experience. Benefits include fully paid health insurance (including dental and vision), Paid Time Off of 13 days, access to a retirement plan, and other benefits. This is a position with growth potential within the organization.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, short writing sample (no more than 3 pages) and three references to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The final deadline to apply is Friday, May 29th at 5pm.
This is a competitive position, and only qualified applicants with complete applications will be selected for further consideration. Please do not submit applications by U.S. Mail or FAX. No phone calls please.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Historic Districts Council is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.
Communications Coordinator
The Historic Districts Council, the citywide advocate for New York’s historic neighborhoods, is seeking a qualified individual as a Communications Coordinator. This position will support HDC’s ongoing mission of community organizing and outreach around preservation concerns to aid and enhance HDC’s network of 500 neighborhood-based organizations as well as enlarging HDC’s outreach to the general public.
Responsibilities
The position will work closely with the Executive Director to coordinate and implement all aspects of the organization’s communications including messaging in all media, press outreach and coordination, social media, and marketing and promotions. The individual should be a self-starter who can work independently. Tasks include:
- Develop and audit organizational and campaign messaging for consistency and clarity;
- Establish and monitor metrics and goals for evaluating success of communications efforts
- Create educational and marketing pieces for the organization and specific initiatives;
- Working closely with HDC staff, market and promote all organizational programs & events;
- Manage the organization’s social media channels and plan campaigns, respond to inquiries;
- Develop press/media contact lists, draft press releases, and be main point of contact for press inquiries and press engagement;
- Oversee layout and printing of brochures, programs, posters and other printed materials;
- Work with HDC Board’s Communications Committee on organizational direction and content
Qualifications & Compensation
Applicants should have the following:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related experience;
- Strong writing and communication skills;
- Familiarity with all social media and media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, WordPress, Facebook, TikTok, etc.
- Basic web and graphic skills, including familiarity with InDesign, Canva, WordPress, etc.
In addition, the following are a plus:
- Knowledge of New York City neighborhoods, history and architecture;
- General familiarity with historic preservation policies and practices;
- Experience supervising entry-level staff and/or interns
This part-time position will keep regular business hours. The Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director. This is a paid position with an hourly rate of $30 for approximately 10-20 hours a week of work on a flexible schedule. The position may include some evening and weekend hours with compensation. This is a hybrid position and the applicant should be a New York City-area resident.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, short writing sample (no more than 3 pages) and three references to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The final deadline to apply is Friday, May 29th at 5pm.
This is a competitive position, and only qualified applicants with complete applications will be selected for further consideration. Please do not submit applications by U.S. Mail or FAX. No phone calls please.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Historic Districts Council is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.