Operations Manager
Kwanzaa Crawl
Brooklyn, NYThis is a Part Time Job
Event Operations Manager
The Role:
We are seeking an Event Operations Manager. Ideally, this candidate would work virtually (primarily) and in person (occasionally) 3 - 5 days each week from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Candidates must be proactive, willing to take initiative, organized, ambitious, detail-oriented and computer savvy. Candidates need to be meticulous and driven.
Duties And Responsibilities
Support live event operations by maintaining office systems including, but not limited to ticketing distribution, merchandise fulfillment systems and event registration logistics
Secure venues for registration and ceremony
Work closely with event founders to improve event experience and equality through creative thinking with a solutions-oriented approach.
Develop strategy and help manage the seamless execution of all live event logistics.
Help identify, recruit, train and oversee key support staff for pre-event planning and event day, including assigning individual responsibilities and setting deadlines and deliverables.
Aid in the development and management of complex timelines and overall project organization in collaboration with the event founders and other team members
Work cross-functionally (internally and externally) to ensure all deliverables and deadlines are identified and managed day-to-day in order to successfully meet expectations and project goals
Provide administrative support and help as needed
Qualified Candidates Must:
Have 3-5+ years experience in event marketing and managing social media editorial calendars
Be an out of the box and strategic problem solver
Possess exemplary written and oral communication skills, excellent phone manner, and an upbeat personality
Be creative, very organized, and work well under pressure
Proficient with Google Suite
Have experience working with Eventbrite, Squarespace, Canva, and Photoshop
Salary/Benefits
$25.00
- 30.00
per hour
$25.00 - $30.00 /hour USD
Additional Information
Kwanzaa Crawl brings people of the African diaspora together to intentionally support Black-owned businesses in their communities. Founded in Brooklyn and now heading into its 10th year, Kwanzaa Crawl has grown into the largest crawl of its kind, blending nightlife experiences, community gathering, and a large-scale pop-up marketplace into a multi-day cultural event.
Since its inaugural year, Kwanzaa Crawl has hosted more than 27,000 crawlers and expanded from 17 Black-owned businesses in Brooklyn to over 70 participating businesses across Brooklyn and Harlem. To date, the event has generated more than $2.5 million in direct economic impact for Black-owned bars, restaurants, and small businesses.
Operating under the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the event is designed to harness Black buying power, establish best practices for supporting the local Black economy, and create joyful, communal experiences that demonstrate the collective power of culture, commerce, and community. Through strategic partnerships with cultural institutions, media platforms, and national brands, Kwanzaa Crawl continues to expand its reach while staying grounded in its mission to uplift and invest in Black-owned businesses.
