Event & Marketing Specialist

About the position

The School of Architecture & Design at New York Institute of Technology seeks a dynamic Event & Marketing Specialist to elevate our school's profile and initiatives. This role combines event coordination and curatorial expertise with marketing savvy to showcase our school and engage our community. Reporting to the Dean and based on the NYC campus, with some required travel to the Old Westbury campus as needed, this role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic academic environment and enjoys bringing people together through meaningful events.

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the organization and coordination of all School of Architecture & Design events at the New York Tech NYC and Old Westbury campuses and external venues, including lecture series, fundraising events, and academic activities.
• Manage full event lifecycle: planning, execution, and post-event analysis.
• Coordinate with internal departments (including IT, Facilities, Development, Legal) as well as external partners and vendors.
• Handle event logistics including venue booking, catering, technology setup, and guest management.
• Manage event budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communication Committee in maintaining compelling social media presence and creating post-event content.
• Support the Lecture & Events Committee with planning, budget management and documentation.
• Assist the Dean's Office with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. A specialty in hospitality, marketing, creative arts, design, or architecture disciplines would be a plus.
• 1-2 years of experience in coordinating events/curating exhibitions.
• Technology skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, digital collaboration tools, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat and a quick learner.
• Experience with social media management and content creation.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail.
• A team player, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercise good judgement, be proactive in addressing potential problems, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Professional written and verbal communication style with diverse stakeholders.
• A positive attitude and an outgoing yet professional demeanor, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to travel between campuses and venues.
• Available to work standard business hours with occasional evening events.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Holidays
• Tuition remission
• Retirement plans with employer contributions