Events Manager

Teatown Lake Reservation, the largest community supported, non-profit environmental education center in Westchester County, New York is seeking an Events Manager to work across the organization to manage events large and small for internal and external audiences.

Schedule:  This position is full-time (35 hours per week), with a flexible schedule including a mix of remote and on-site work, including some evenings and weekends. 

Supervisor:  Assistant Director of External Relations

Position Duties: 

• Take the lead on project management, by overseeing planning timelines, budgets, and executing tasks for a wide range of Teatown events, including the annual Gala, EagleFest, PlantFest, and Pancake Brunch.
• Manage sourcing and management of vendors needed for events.
• With direction, execute vendor contracts, track receipt of rental revenue, and maintain a recommended-vendor list for third-party rentals.
• Take an active role in cultivation and coordination of outside third-party rentals of Teatown’s facilities, including weddings, community events and meetings, and children’s birthday parties.
• Draft and distribute agendas for event committee meetings. 
• Foster and maintain relationships with Teatown donors and constituents via in-person, phone-based, and email communications.
• Familiarity with the Westchester County cultural and environmental landscape, and parks system. 
• Ability to attend evening and weekend events. 

Position Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 to 10 years of public and private event management. Not-for-profit experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record 
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills 
• Highly proficient with technology, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and calendaring software 
• Great customer service skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently 
• Must be able to work independently and also work successfully as part of a collaborative team and with volunteer committees 
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and punctuality for all events 
• Interest in Teatown’s mission, environmental issues, conservation, and green living a plus

To apply:

Please send your résumé and cover letter to Austin Schatz, Assistant Director of External Relations at aschatz@teatown.org. No phone calls, please. 

This position is available immediately, with an anticipated start date of late spring 2026. Position remains open until filled. Teatown Lake Reservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.