Event Operations Coordinator

Position: Campus Relations- Event Operations Coordinator
Department: Campus Relations - Performance and Campus Operations

Overview: Reporting to the Director - Campus Relations, the Event Operations Coordinator is responsible for implementing and maintaining superior care standards during Public Area events at the venues governed and operated by Performance and Campus Relations (PaCO). This work will primarily consist of collaborating with key stakeholders during the coverage of the event timeline (i.e. load-in / main event / load-out), providing oversight as required, helping to support the objectives established by the Dept. of Campus Relations, actively adapting practices to balance guest primacy, event and campus operations, and institutional mission. This position is an hourly, on call position which plays a vital role of implementing strategy and logistics across the event operatives, supporting the department directors, and leading initiatives to maintain the institution's Campus Engagement.

Role's Objective:

• Oversee the onsite event operations with the client and Event Production, reviewing all plans/plots/schedules/equipment lists
• Ensure campus guidelines and event site conditions are maintained for proper operating means
• Coordinate all event logistics in support of Lincoln Center and its constituents
• Proactively maintain communication channels via emails, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings
• Supervise on-site trades, union and non-union staff; manage and motivate all through the phases of the project at hand

What you'll get to do here:

• Provides onsite logistical management and order to the event operations working closely with security, porters, engineers, and event production to provide all of the necessary tools / oversight for events
• Submitting a post-event report outlining all feedback pertaining to the assigned project/event
• Provides access to necessary assets for event use
• Performs general clerical duties (photocopy, fax, mails, and files, etc.) as needed
• When assigned, act as the primary point of contact on behalf of Campus Relations to oversee the full scope of the campus and client experience, ensuring that all logistics / protocols are adhered to for client/constituent execution.
• Work hours are as required/assigned and will vary from project to project

You'll be a good fit if you have:

• Experience in event logistics or venue operations, managing load‑in, event execution, and load‑out.
• Ability to read and execute event plans, schedules, and equipment lists.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with clients, production, security, engineering, and facilities teams.
• Experience supervising union and non‑union staff during on‑site operations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions during live events.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Comfortable working variable hours, including nights and weekends.

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.

We are:

1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus

-We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What's the news?

Recent and Upcoming Programming

• Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
• Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre

Campus Happenings

• Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
• The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center

Legacies of San Juan Hill

• WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
• Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood

Who is our President and CEO?

Dr. Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875-5324.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Lincoln-1787

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-11T20:14:17