Manager of Event Sales and Operations

Description

Full-time, Exempt

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.

The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s founder.

Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.

The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. In addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. The Museum and Art Research Library reopened to the public in April 2025.

At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.

The Frick Collection provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reporting to the Head of Special Events, the Manager of Event Sales and Operations will join a team-oriented and supportive department responsible for the planning and execution of The Frick Collection’s roster of internal events, fundraisers, and venue rentals. The Manager of Event Sales and Operations is a high-level, strategic role responsible for driving revenue, cultivating client relationships, and overseeing the execution of external events.

This position directly supervises one part time Event Coordinator.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently delivers outstanding results.

• Work with the Head of Events to develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet revenue targets and attract events, meetings, and celebrations to the museum, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients, social planners, event organizers, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage all event inquiries with the support of the Special Events Assistant ensuring timely responses to both phone and email requests.
• Track pipeline activity and forecast revenue accurately.
• Conduct regular client site visits and walk throughs to showcase the venue.
• Oversee all operational aspects of booked events including contract oversight, sending invoices, and overseeing the full life cycle of rental events, from initial inquiry through event completion and final payments.
• Oversee vendor coordination and logistics management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, permits, and venue policies.
• Work closely with other departments (i.e. Security, Housekeeping,…