Freedman Consulting, LLC: Projects and Events Manager, Bloomberg Cities Insights Unit 

New York City, NY* 

Freedman Consulting, LLC, a mission-driven consulting firm, seeks a skilled self-starter with a strong ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects and events for the Bloomberg Cities Insights Unit (IU) as its Projects and Events Manager.

The Projects and Events Manager will join a dedicated unit of content development and research professionals working in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation (GI) team to:

●      Uncover, distill, and publish program insights that keep the team and its work at the forefront of what’s happening in cities; and,

●      Inspire local leaders to adopt new, effective ways of working.

Firm Overview

The Insights Unit is part of a growing team within Freedman Consulting, LLC. The firm is

composed of almost 50 staff members and offers strategic consulting services to foundations,

nonprofit organizations, and public interest coalitions, partnering with many of the nation’s

leading philanthropic institutions. Our work includes strategic planning and issue landscaping

for major foundations, campaign advising and coordination for coalitions, and policy

development for a variety of advocacy and political campaigns and spans topics including

public-private partnerships, economic mobility, criminal justice reform, and technology policy.

Primary Responsibilities

The Projects and Events Manager’s primary focus will be to support GI events and projects, with a particular emphasis on Bloomberg CityLab—an annual summit that brings together global mayors alongside prominent city innovators and urban experts to discuss and discover replicable solutions to pressing issues. The Projects and Events Manager will work closely with Bloomberg Philanthropies and other partners to support the design and development of expert roundtables, workshops, partner meetings, and other initiatives that uncover new insights, project manage their execution, and translate them into actionable strategies that can be integrated across GI's programmatic initiatives.

The Projects and Events Manager should be skilled at mapping project needs, tracking progress, and guiding execution—all with an understanding of broader strategic objectives. They should bring interest and enthusiasm in the field of public-sector innovation and be prepared to work across a broad range of initiatives, often in a client-facing capacity, and will be responsible for managing the timely delivery of products in alignment with GI goals.

Key Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for the Projects and Events Manager include:

●      Managing the planning and execution of events including, but not limited to, convenings, symposiums, virtual meetings, and roundtables

●      Supporting the design and development of event objectives and agendas in alignment with GI goals—and bringing an understanding of those goals to the development of event sessions and materials

●      Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including program leads, communications partners, and on-the-ground logistics staff to ensure events meet strategic objectives

●      Defining, mapping, and driving the execution of needs, timelines, and deliverables for select projects and events, with a particular focus on CityLab

●      Contributing to knowledge-management efforts around projects and events including documenting learnings, creating toolkits, maintaining shared templates, and analyzing and organizing historical feedback data

●      Providing project management expertise and structure for research and content tasks—and identifying opportunities to integrate findings into event programming

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:

●     At least five years of related professional experience including project management, event management, and/or logistics coordination related experience;

●     A bachelor’s degree in a related field including government, political science, or public policy is preferred;

●     Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., agile, scrum, waterfall, etc.) and/or tools (e.g., Asana, Basecamp, Trello, Jira, etc.);

●     Experience leading projects or events in a relevant field (e.g., government, philanthropy, etc.);

●     Proven ability to plan, prioritize, track, and meet deadlines for multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;

●     Familiarity with translating complex information into formats that are clear and digestible;

●     Resourcefulness in identifying and navigating obstacles, flexibility to manage change, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to approach complex issues critically and strategically.

Full salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000. In addition to base annual compensation, Freedman Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance. The firm's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, a 401k profit sharing plan, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and other valuable benefits. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity considerations, and budget availability. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interests and qualifications as they relate to this role.

Freedman Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Freedman Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Freedman Consulting, LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Kline@tfreedmanconsulting.com.

*Freedman Consulting employees based in Washington, D.C. and New York City follow a hybrid work (remote and in-office) policy. This position requires in-person collaboration twice a week with members of the New York-based team, and there will be occasional travel.  The firm’s hybrid policy values flexibility and seeks in-person collaboration when it will be most beneficial in serving client, project team, or firm needs.