Location: Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)
Salary: $50,000–$60,000 + discretionary annual bonus
Reports To: Manager, Events & Partnerships

About Citymeals:
Citymeals on Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nourishing 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, 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 Associate to join our Events & Partnerships 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 seeks a meticulous and enthusiastic Associate, Events & Partnerships to support the planning and execution of high-profile fundraising events and partnerships. From gala dinners featuring world-class chefs to innovative brand collaborations and community campaigns, the Events & Partnerships team generates over $4.8 million annually, all of which supports the delivery of meals to older New Yorkers in need.

This Associate will support strategic planning and day-to-day operations, including signature events, partnerships and culinary collaborations. The role also leads peer-to-peer fundraising efforts, including the Citymeals Marathon team.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in social impact, events or hospitality. You are comfortable working both front-of-house and behind-the- scenes, liaising with chefs and sponsors while managing spreadsheets, tracking deliverables and coordinating events. You bring energy, precision and enthusiasm to a mission-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for all fundraising events and partnership initiatives.
• Work with the team to solicit support from chefs, restaurants, corporate sponsors and food and beverage donors.
• Oversee day-of event execution, including setup, check-in, guest relations and breakdown.
• Support creation and management of auction packages, including use of digital platforms like OneCause.
• Lead Citymeals’ peer-to-peer fundraising efforts, including the TCS NYC Marathon, supporting runners from recruitment through fundraising success.
• Assist with development of event marketing materials, communications and social media content.
• Track sponsor benefits, donor recognition and in-kind contributions to ensure fulfillment and stewardship.
• Generate donor tax acknowledgment letters and maintain accurate records in donor CRM platforms.
• Participate in organizational activities such as meal deliveries and events at our Distribution Center in the Bronx. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in events, hospitality, fundraising, client or donor relations or project management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, with confidence working with donors, chefs, vendors and board members.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce or other CRM tools a plus. Experience with Monday.com and fundraising platforms (e.g., OneCause) preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends for events (eligible for overtime as needed).
• Availability to work 3 days/week from our Midtown Manhattan office (schedule may vary).

Why Join Citymeals

• Work for a nonprofit making a tangible difference in the lives of New York City’s homebound elderly.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where the experiences, talents and ideas of diverse staff are valued.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance as well as transit benefits and communications reimbursement.
• Flexible health spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to careers@citymeals.org with “Associate, Events & Partnerships” in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone or email. Citymeals conducts reference and background checks for all finalists.

Citymeals on Wheels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.