ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Special Event Sales and Marketing Cultivates relationships with new potential clients as well as strengthens relationships with existing clients to ensure steady, incoming inquiries; Prepares event proposals, and works with Special Events Assistant on contracts, and invoices for clients pre & post event; Hosts client and vendor site visits; Follows up with phone calls and e-mails related to event inquiries; Interacts with other New York Historical departments to determine the availability of spaces, considering all museum activity as a priority while thinking creatively about how to accommodate rental events; Collaborates with the Special Events team members on marketing strategies for e-blasts, venue listing sites, advertising, social media campaigns, and marketing initiatives such as mailings, holiday gifts, client entertaining opportunities, and partnerships. required; Floorplan software such as AllSeated, Photoshop, InDesign or Canva is a plus; Excellent judgment, to know when to ask for help, and come up with creative solutions when posing questions to resolve problems; Confidence to speak with clients and vendors with ease and authority; Ability to multi-task and problem solve; Ability to handle situations with grace and diplomacy; able to anticipate problems and present solutions quickly; Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail; Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of constituents and build long-term relationships; Relevant experience at museums, both on catering and museum side of hospitality a bonus; Commitment and enthusiasm for The New York Historical, its mission and its future.