Senior Event Manager

Posting Details Position Information Position Title Senior Event Manager Department Convening and Events Services - 146 Position Summary The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Convening & Event Services department is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and solution-oriented full-time Senior Event Manager. The Senior Event Manager serves as the operational lead for complex internal and external events. Reporting to the Director of Convening & Event Services, this position is responsible for managing the complete event lifecycle from operational turnover and planning through execution, reconciliation, and post-event evaluation. The Senior Event Manager leads cross-functional planning efforts involving Museum departments, caterers, production partners, vendors, and clients to deliver seamless events that uphold the Museum’s standards for safety, hospitality, and operational excellence. In addition to managing a portfolio of complex events, the Senior Event Manager provides leadership and mentorship to Event Managers, supports departmental initiatives, promotes continuous process improvement, and serves as a trusted operational resource within the department. This position exercises independent judgment, manages competing priorities, and contributes to the ongoing development of departmental standards, policies, and best practices. Success in this role requires exceptional project management skills, strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships while successfully leading multiple complex projects simultaneously. The Senior Event Manager must maintain a work schedule that includes early mornings, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Event Planning & Project Management – Lead the operational planning and execution of complex internal and external events from turnover through post-event reconciliation: Maintain and update event information in the Museum’s event management system (Momentus), ensuring accurate event documentation, service orders, production schedules, and operational communication throughout the planning process. Develop comprehensive production schedules, event timelines, and operational plans. Coordinate all event logistics including catering, audiovisual, security, facilities, engineering, housekeeping, technology, transportation, rentals, and production vendors. Conduct client meetings, site visits, planning meetings, and production walkthroughs. Anticipate operational challenges and develop contingency plans. Prepare and manage event estimates and operational budgets by monitoring event expenses and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies. Ensure all event documentation is complete, accurate, and distributed within established timelines. Oversee on-site event execution while ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency. Conduct post-event reconciliations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Review invoices, reconcile event costs, and assist with final billing. Assist with departmental liquor inventory management. Leadership & Team Development – Support the continued growth and success of the Event Management team: Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to assigned Event Manager(s). Delegate work appropriately while promoting accountability and operational excellence. Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented, and client-focused team culture. Assist with onboarding, training, and professional development. Support hiring, performance evaluations, and employee development initiatives. The expected salary range for the Senior…

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