ABOUT CITY HARVEST:
City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 77 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.
At City Harvest, we offer more than a job; we offer a mission-driven career. In addition to contributing to our fight against food insecurity in New York, we provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage), employer contributions towards premiums, employer-provided life insurance, and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan with matching contributions. Our staff enjoys discounted perks (movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans, etc.), generous time-off policies, and ample professional development opportunities.
WHO WE ARE:
City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 75 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time. To learn more, please visit cityharvest.org.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Support the planning and execution of an organization-wide event portfolio towards a Special Events Department fundraising goal of 8M+; work closely with the Special Events/Volunteer Programs Assistant and Associate Director, Special Events to reconcile department revenue and expenses; coordinate with vendors and external partners to confirm necessary logistical elements for events; work collaboratively on marketing materials and communications projects related to Special Events.
WHAT A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:
- Support planning and execution of City Harvest’s Signature Events. This includes working with vendors, internal and external stakeholders; overseeing event related mailings; coordinating supplies and onsite event elements such as auctions and sponsorship activations; and conducting post-event wrap up.
- Serve as organizational lead for City Harvest’s New York City Marathon team – including overseeing fundraising and communications with runners, serving as the point of contact for runners and NYRR; working cross-functionally with Marketing to produce all event materials and planning team training events and pre/post-race day parties.
- Conduct weekly reconciliations of Special Events department revenue, expenses, and vendor payments.
- Support planning process and serve as an onsite lead for City Harvest’s portfolio of cultivation and third party events, including giving society events.
- Prioritize multiple event timelines and work plans simultaneously.
- Coordinate simultaneous projects with internal and external partners, including key stakeholders and vendors.
- Develop production timelines and schedules for events.
- Manage event related budgets.
- Manage internal event process, including data and financial management.
- Coordinate cross functional projects both internally and externally.
- Departmental policy or procedures determine the nature and content of contacts.
WHAT YOUR BACKGOUND SHOULD LOOK LIKE:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
WHY WORK AT CITY HARVEST?
There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers the following Benefits and Rewards:
- Competitive market salaries
- Generous time off
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) - employer contributions towards premiums
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer-matching
- Free Mental Health Services with Better Help
- Commuter Benefits
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans)
