Project Manager for NYC Impact Hub

Key Details

Location: New York City, US

Hours: Full-time (part-time may be considered), 6-12 month project

Salary: $100,000–$110,000 (pro rata)

Application deadline: Apply here by 26th January 2025 EOD

About the role

We’re looking for a hands-on and entrepreneurial Project Manager to establish a co-working hub in New York City. This hub will serve as a physical space for collaboration and community-building, bringing together individuals and organizations working on important global challenges.

New York City is home to a vibrant and growing community of people who want to do good in the world. The hub will focus on organizations and individuals working in related areas like global health, animal welfare, effective altruism and AI safety. It will provide a space to strengthen connections, share ideas, and host impactful events.

While initial seed funding is available to kickstart the project, a key responsibility of this role is to develop and implement a sustainable funding model for the project. This will involve securing ongoing support for the hub’s operational costs as well as identifying anchor tenants.

This is a time-limited role (approximately 6-12 months) with the goal of laying the groundwork for the hub’s creation. Key responsibilities include scoping the project, identifying anchor tenants, applying for funding, and developing a sustainable business model. If successful, there may be opportunities for the role to evolve into a longer-term position managing the hub.

Key responsibilities

Project scoping and planning

• Define the scope and vision for the NYC Impact Hub.
• Research and secure a suitable office space for the hub in NYC.
• Identify and engage with potential tenants who will use the space in the future.

Developing and executing a plan for sustainability

• Draft an initial business plan outlining operational, financial, and community-building strategies.
• Develop a sustainable funding plan to cover the operational costs of the project.
• Build relationships with donors and partner organizations to ensure the hub’s long-term viability.
• Apply for grants and funding (e.g., EAIF, Community Building Grants, SFF) to support the hub’s creation.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to have:

• 3+ years of professional experience in project management, operations, or a similar role.
• Experience applying for funding and drafting grant applications, or a track record of scoping and launching projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to manage projects independently.
• Work authorization for the US.

You’ll also likely have:

• Familiarity with managing shared workspaces or community hubs.
• Knowledge of New York City’s real estate or operational landscape.
• Interest in making the world a better place, and related movements like effective altruism.

This is a full-time, 6-12 month in-person project based in New York City. We are open to part-time arrangements for particularly strong candidates.

There is also potential for this role to continue beyond the initial 6-12 months if the candidate successfully establishes the project and is interested in managing the hub once it’s operational.

Unfortunately, we’re not able to sponsor visas in the US.

Why NYC?

New York City is a global hub for innovation and philanthropy. This project is an exciting opportunity to create a space that helps individuals and organizations from this thriving city maximize their impact. As Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of this community and creating a space where important work can thrive.