Associate Manager, Rental Sales

The Jewish Museum:

The Jewish Museum serves people of all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds through world-class exhibitions ranging from ancient to contemporary. Founded in 1904 and located on New York City's Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum aspires to be the global leader at the center of Jewish culture. 

The Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience over more than 4,000 years. The Museum's thought-provoking, innovative, and intellectually stimulating exhibitions and education programs serve a wide range of audiences, including families, children and teens, students, educators, and visitors with disabilities. As an identity-based institution, the Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among wide audiences and especially in these challenging times. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in its work.

The Jewish Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Integrity, collegiality, and excellence are central to the Museum's values. These values, along with an institution-wide commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion (DEAI), are embedded in the Museum's strategic plan.

The Position:

The Jewish Museum seeks a dynamic, sales-savvy event professional to play a key role in expanding its facility rentals program—offering individuals and organizations the unique opportunity to host events in one of New York’s most beautiful and culturally rich settings. From milestone celebrations and weddings to corporate receptions and private tours, the Museum’s rental portfolio includes architecturally stunning and versatile spaces: the Skirball Lobby, Scheuer Ballroom, conference rooms, galleries, and—with the anticipated reopening in October 2025—the newly restored 3rd and 4th Floors featuring The Salon, a breathtaking new venue. The Museum's newly opened restaurant, LOX, further enhances the client experience and culinary offerings.

We’re looking for a client-facing, results-oriented professional who will help lead sales efforts and cultivate new rental opportunities, contributing meaningfully to the Museum’s ambitious revenue goals. Reporting to the Director of Special Events and working closely with the Manager of Special Events and Rentals, this role is ideal for someone who is energized by building relationships, closing deals, and creating high-touch experiences—all while supporting the broader events portfolio that includes exhibition openings, VIP programs, and donor cultivation events.

Key Responsibilities

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 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

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
• Support the execution of the Museum’s signature fundraising events, including the annual Purim Ball

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in event sales, hospitality, or related field; experience working within nonprofit or cultural institutions a plus
• Proven success meeting or exceeding sales targets and growing new business
• 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
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Knowledge of the laws of kashrut and Jewish customs a plus
• Interest in visual arts and museum operations 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.

Send Resume with Cover Letter To:

Director, Human Resources

The Jewish Museum

1109 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10128

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 212.423.3232

The Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for this position. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.