Manager, Events & Partnerships

Location : Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid – 3 days / week in office)

Salary : $65,000–$75,000 + discretionary annual bonus

Reports To : Director, Events & Partnerships

Supervises : Associate(s), Events & Partnerships

About Us :

Citymeals on Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of meals and vital human connection to homebound older New Yorkers. Since our founding, we have delivered more than 70 million meals. As we approach our 45th year of service, we remain committed to our goal of ending elder hunger in New York City by 2040.

We are seeking a highly organized, creative and relationship-driven Manager, Events & Partnerships to join our team. This role is an opportunity to combine your passion for hospitality, food culture and fundraising in service of a meaningful mission.

About the Role :

Citymeals' Events & Partnerships team raises more than $4.6 million annually through four signature events, seasonal campaigns and strategic collaborations. These efforts are deeply rooted in New York City's culinary and hospitality community, which has supported Citymeals since its founding.

As Manager, you will lead the execution of large-scale, high-profile fundraising events while cultivating corporate partners, restaurant supporters and longtime donors. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the department, supervise Associate(s) and support the Director of Events & Partnerships.

The role also provides opportunities to engage with the broader organization, including attending meal deliveries and visiting the Bronx Distribution Center, to stay grounded in the impact of your work.

The Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate is a seasoned events professional with a passion for food, a sharp eye for detail and a talent for building meaningful relationships. You are energized by both logistics and the storytelling that make events memorable. You are a capable and compassionate people manager, equally comfortable mentoring junior staff and rolling up your sleeves to keep projects moving forward.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead planning and execution of four annual signature fundraising events, plus smaller gatherings and collaborative campaigns throughout the year.
• Manage all phases of event production, including venue and vendor selection, contracting and negotiations, budget development and tracking,run-of-show, guest experience and day-of logistics.
• Support the Director of Events & Partnerships in long-term strategy and team growth.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members.
• Solicit and steward corporate sponsors, food and beverage donors and hospitality partners.
• Maintain relationships with chefs, restaurateurs and other culinary supporters.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Marketing, Communications, Major Gifts, Programs, Volunteers and executives) for cross-functional alignment.
• Ensure effective communication with honorees, co-chairs, donors and board members.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities while deepening relationships with long-standing Citymeals partners.

Qualifications :

Why Join Citymeals :

How to Apply :

Submit your resume and cover letter to careers@citymeals.org with "Manager, Events & Partnerships" in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted via phone or email. Finalists will be subject to reference and background checks.

Citymeals on Wheels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.