Job Description
POSITION: Assistant Venue Manager, Filmmaker Lounge - New York Film Festival
DEPARTMENT: Events
LOCATIONS: New York, New York
TERM: Full-Time; Seasonal August 19th, 2026 - October 11th, 2026
RATE: $26/Hour
REPORTS TO: Director of Events
JOB OVERVIEW
The Assistant Manager’s primary objective will be the ongoing management of the Filmmaker Lounge, an event space. This seasoned events professional will oversee the staffing (both volunteers and vendors) of the space to ensure that guests enjoy the best possible experience while attending the festival. They will also have a hand in any and all events and activations that occur in this space. The Assistant Manager reports to the Director of Events.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Filmmaker Lounge including:
Oversee daily Lounge lists and special access to the venue.
Act as the ‘Host’ of the Filmmaker Lounge, greeting and engaging with all guests.
Liaise directly with the restaurant management and their team to make sure the space is clean, service is prompt, and all events meet with both partner and NYFF Standards.
Train, schedule, and manage all delegated volunteers and special staff required to operate the space;
Create and track inventory for all donated product and sponsor materials;
Work closely with the Director of Events and Coordinator, Events to ensure seamless integration of the Lounge with the rest of the venue.
Participate in planning meetings and walkthroughs leading up to the festival as needed.
Provide daily reports on venue status during the festival.
Work closely with the Director of Events to establish and maintain standards for Filmmaker Lounge operations and activations during NYFF.
Work directly with the venue’s catering services team on special F&B requests, estimates, and invoices.
Coordinate any special activations and events (ie private seating, special catering, guest lists, etc) required in the Filmmaker Lounge throughout the festival.
Attend volunteer manager training sessions and participate in planning and team assessments as needed.
Create and submit a seasonal staff wrap report.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
4+ years event and hospitality experience
Professional, friendly, and welcoming, demeanor, attire, and ideally proficiency with databases and event management software (Zkipster, Wordfly, Eventival)
Comfortable with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Forms)
Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a larger team
Ability to work late nights, evenings, and weekends during the festival
NYFF conducts all of its events in person. While some hybrid work can be accommodated, staff are expected to report onsite during the festival.
...provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information May serve as pallbearer May drive families to cemetery site Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of...
...Company Driver | Refrigerated Location: Carter, MT Company: K&B Transportation Pay: $1,725 to $2,200 per week Route Type: otr Start Date: ASAP About the Position Eight Weeks Out, 10 Days Off! Start at 75 CPM, Earn $2200 Top Weeks! Hiring...
Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious-always learning, tweaking, and pushing to get better at what we do. We're fired up by the people ...
...countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.Job SummaryThe Visual Merchandiser uses creativity and a strong sense of style to design and maintain displays that enhance the shopping experience and highlight...
...Love's Travel Stops - - Responsibilities: Perform wash related services such as changing trailer wash outs, applying cleaners / tire dressings, and other wash related items; Complete accurate invoicing and payment processing for services performed; Perform basic facility...