Rizzoli Bookstore

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Events Manager to lead and oversee a vibrant, high-profile cultural programming calendar at our bookstore. This role requires creativity, strong organizational skills, and a passion for literature, the arts, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute a wide range of in-store cultural events, including author book launches, readings, panel discussions, and music concerts.
• Manage customer outreach through website updates, blog posts, newsletters, and promotional materials for events.
• Maintain an active presence on the sales floor, engaging with customers and demonstrating a strong knowledge of inventory.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, and corporate partners for event collaborations and special sales opportunities.
• Generate revenue through event ticketing, sponsored lecture series, seasonal catalog advertising, and venue rentals.
• Oversee the creation and coordination of window displays, including in-house designs, publisher-provided materials, and collaborations with guest curators.
• Identify and engage corporate partners for paid promotional opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage occasional off-site events.
• Communicate with General Manager, managers and other staff to maintain an appropriate balance between marketing work and working the floor as a bookseller (shelving, answering phones, customer checkout, recommendations).
• Being on call to open/close when needed.
• Office days will happen as scheduled by the General Manager.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in event planning, publicity, or promotions (book or cultural programming experience a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency with social media platforms and online marketing tools

• Interest in and familiarity with literature, publishing, and the arts
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Computer literacy and comfort with standard office and marketing tools (Knowledge of Adobe Suite is a plus) 

Bookstore or publishing experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation: $45,000 to $52,000 per year with Benefits. 

  Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and company holidays.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week. Weekend and evening availability is required.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to bookstorehiring@rizzoliusa.com.

Rizzoli Bookstore is located at 1133 Broadway in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood. Just three blocks north of the bustling cultural heart of Madison Square Park.

For over fifty years--twenty-nine in its previous 57th Street location--Rizzoli Bookstore has been widely considered one of the foremost independent booksellers in America specializing in illustrated books on architecture, interior design, fashion, photography, cookery, and the fine and applied arts, as well as literature, and foreign language books and magazines. We also carry a fine selection of vinyl records and DVDs, and our selection of note cards and stationery is a constant delight to our customers.

Rizzoli Bookstore has been, and will continue to be a literary landmark in New York City, and a celebrated destination for important authors and book lovers from all over the world. We hope you enjoy our curated choice of books for Intersect Aspen and will check out our website at www.rizzolibookstore.com for more beautiful books about the arts.