Event Manager (Residential)

Who we are The Domain Companies is a national real estate development and investment firm focused on making a positive and lasting social economic and physical impact on the communities in which we build Domain is responsible for a diverse range of innovative projects including affordable mixed income and luxury apartments condominiums hospitality retail entertainment venues and creative workspace Our success is a result of our community focused approach collective entrepreneurial spirit and the unique skills and experience of our people Our team stays at the forefront of our industry by striving for excellence and innovation in everything we do The result is a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and offers the opportunity for growth and advancement What were looking for We are seeking a strategic highly organized Event Manager to lead engaging resident programming and activities across our NYC portfolio currently totaling approximately 1500 units This role includes the planning and execution of 3 events per month per property The ideal candidate is both creative and operationally disciplined someone who can design meaningful programming while managing budgets vendor relationships and measurable outcomes Someone who can grow our lifestyle and events team as our NYC portfolio expands You will collaborate with Marketing to align branding and messaging but this role owns the event calendar vendor relationships and execution What youll be doing Event Strategy & Calendar Ownership Develop and maintain a rolling 90 day programming calendar for each property designed to maximize resident engagement and optimize resident retentionAdjust strategy based on property lifecycle lease up vs stabilizedCreate a mix of high impact signature events and consistent engagement touchpointsLead recurring alignment meetings with Marketing while retaining ownership of executionCollaborate with Community Engagement on programming Resident Volunteer OpportunitiesBudget & Vendor Performance Management Manage event budgets by propertySource negotiate and maintain strong vendor partnershipsProactively secure vendor sponsorships comps and value add partnerships to offset event costsTrack spend vs budget and cost per attendeePlanning & On Site Execution Own full event lifecycle concept vendor booking promotion coordination & communication execution recapCoordinate with on site teams for space preparation access and cleanupMaintain organized event storage at each buildingPersonally execute events onsite including approximately 8 eveningweekend events per monthServe as a professional engaging presence during eventsResident Engagement & Communication Coordinate event promotion through CRM and on site communication channelsPartner with Marketing for design assets and messaging alignmentDrive attendance through consistent reminders and engagement tacticsCapture resident feedback and identify programming improvementsReporting & Performance Tracking Provide Weekly planning and pipeline updatesMonthly recap by property includingTrack attendance and gather feedback to improve future programmingManage event budgets and maintain accurate expense recordsVendor sponsorship value securedOnline review impactProgramming effectiveness insightsSkills Experience and Qualifications Required 2 5 years experience in event management hospitality residential programming or community engagementStrong project management and organizational skillsExperience negotiating vendor contracts and securing partnershipsComfortable managing multiple sites simultaneouslyCustomer service mindsetFlexible schedule includes evenings and weekends for eventsProficiency in MS Office Excel and CanvaClear communicator written & verbal with ability to interact with team members residents and vendorsAn innovative and entrepreneurial mindset when approaching projects tasks and interactionsConsistently and continuously strives to provide a high level of internal and external customer service and professionalismAbility to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneouslyHighly resourceful team player with the demonstrated ability to work independently while working closely with team membersAbility to lift and transport event materials 2530 lbsSomeone Who Flourishes In This Environment Highly OrganizedCreative but grounded in logisticsComfortable owning outcomesFriendly polished and confident in front of residents vendors and upper managementBusiness minded about budgets and vendor valuePhysical Demands This position involves regular walking standing sitting for extended periods of time hearing and talkingMay occasionally involve stooping kneeling or crouchingMay involve close vision color vision depth perception focus adjustment and viewing computer monitor for extended periods of timeInvolves manual dexterity for using keyboard mouse and other office equipmentCompensation & Benefits Competitive pay 75000 80000 base pay annual bonusesHealth and wellness benefits with 4 different plan offeringsCompany paid Life Insurance and Short Term DisabilityPaid Parental Leave Program up to 8 weeks of 100 pay401k matching program up to 410 days of paid vacation 7 sick days and 10 company holidays annuallyCompetitive compensation with annual bonus potentialFun extracurricular activities and perks2 Volunteer days and an annual community day where we get to give back togetherProfessional development opportunitiesThis job description is not all inclusive The Domain Companies reserves the right to amend this job description at any time The Domain Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment