Sales & Business Development

• Drive rental revenue by developing and executing strategic sales plans to grow the rentals program across all available venues, with a focus on expanding new business

• Proactively cultivate a pipeline of prospective clients for events and expanded programming relationships with the Museum including individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and event planners

• Field inbound inquiries, conduct site visits, and deliver polished pitches tailored to client needs

• Attend industry networking events, trade shows, and expos to generate new leads and build brand awareness

• Generate strategic relationships with high-end vendors, planners, and production partners as well as with potential Museum partners.

Marketing & Promotion

• Collaborate with the Communications and Special Events teams to maintain and refresh rental program content across digital and print platforms

• Oversee the production of marketing assets such as brochures, digital ads, postcards, and downloadable kits

• Analyze market trends and competitor benchmarks to inform pricing strategies and promotional opportunities

Event Production & Client Experience

• Engage with the full lifecycle of each rental: from inquiry to contract to post-event follow-up

• Arrange event logistics, including calendaring, load-in/load-out, vendor access, and day-of coordination

• Prepare contracts and invoices, process payments, and ensure compliance with all required documentation

• Serve as the liaison between clients and internal departments, ensuring seamless execution and an exceptional guest experience

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain accurate rental data in Salesforce and assist with preparing monthly and quarterly revenue reports

• Assist the Special Events and Rentals Manager with research and analysis to support long-term strategy development

• Support internal events and cultivation activities throughout the year, including exhibition openings, Shabbat dinners, and private viewings

• Play a key role in the execution of the Museum’s signature fundraising events, including the annual Purim Ball

• 3–5 years of experience in event production and sales, hospitality, relationship cultivation and/or related fields; experience in nonprofit or cultural institutions a plus

• Proven success meeting or exceeding sales targets and growing new business and business relationships.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously

• Polished, professional demeanor and confidence working with high-level clients and vendors

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or CRM systems a strong plus

• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as event schedules require

• Previous experience with digital marketing preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• Willingness to go the extra mile to provide excellent client service and donor stewardship

• Highly detail oriented; adept at trafficking logistics and prioritizing workloads between several projects

• Excellent organizational and computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite

• Existing connections to NYC vendors and client networks a plus

• Creative, analytical, energetic team player and self-starter with a good sense of humor and a strong desire to succeed

• Knowledge of the laws of kashrut and Jewish customs a plus

• Interest in visual arts and museum operations or experience working within a nonprofit setting a plus

• Bachelor’s degree required

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing revenue stream within one of New York’s most iconic museums. You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven, and collaborative team that plays a key role in supporting the Museum’s cultural and philanthropic goals—while delivering extraordinary events that reflect the richness of Jewish art, culture, and tradition.

Note: The Museum is currently operating with a hybrid model, with all full-time staff working on-site three days per week. Effective September 2, 2025, the schedule will require on-site work four days per week. Effective September 2, 2025, the schedule will require on-site work four days per week.