Events Coordinator

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, New York, New York
May 23, 2025
Global Administration Events Coordinator Job ID: 97804 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact As an Events Coordinator, you will be based in our New York office as part of our dynamic team. This team collaborates closely with the Events Specialists, New York leaders, and stakeholders to support the execution of the local strategy for colleague engagement and connectivity. You will coordinate and execute a variety of events, including leadership meetings, client events, office-wide celebrations, and community service initiatives. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering marquee events such as Partner Meetings, Office Retreats, Summer Values Celebration, Holiday Parties, Alumni Events, and Retirement Celebrations. You will manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, catering, and audiovisual needs, ensuring all details are executed seamlessly. Additionally, you will handle administrative tasks, including vendor onboarding, expense reconciliation, invoice processing, and related responsibilities. Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors to secure high-quality services and cost-effective contracts will be a key part of your role. You will also support event communications, including invitations, reminders, RSVP tracking, and post-event surveys, to ensure strong participation and feedback. Your work will help foster internal engagement and connectivity among colleagues, creating meaningful experiences that bring the New York office together. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills Strong Event Execution Skills: Ability to plan and deliver events that tell compelling stories and create meaningful experiences. Exceptional Organizational and Project Management Abilities: Proven track record of managing multiple events with speed, accuracy, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through. Operational and Creative Expertise: Experience in event operations with designing engaging and innovative experiences. Effective Interpersonal and Influencing Skills: Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues, vendors, and senior leaders. Creative Problem-Solving and Sound Judgment: Confidence in navigating high-stakes situations and providing solutions that align with organizational goals. Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities: Skilled in delegating tasks and balancing competing demands to ensure successful event execution. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as event management, hospitality, communications, marketing, or a related discipline is preferred. Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $81,800 - $102,300 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - OSC - Office Services Coordinator Function - Firm Administration Industry - Travel, Transport & Logistics Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed May 14 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - New York LinkedIn Posting State/Province - New York LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Events Coordinator LinkedIn Function - Customer Service LinkedIn Industry - Events Services;Hospitality LinkedIn Seniority Level - Not Applicable