Event Manager

Temporary, Full-time · Head Quarters, Museum Amsterdam

IN ART WE TRUST
Moco isn’t like any other museum. We started in Amsterdam, expanded to Barcelona, and after receiving +5 million visitors are now shaking things up in London. Our goal? To make art, fun, bold, and for everyone. At Moco, we showcase work by icons like Basquiat, Warhol,Kusama and street legends like Banksy, whose art challenges power and speaks to the people.

We celebrate the voices that are not always found in traditional museums, from the streets to the digital world and beyond. Our spaces are filled with immersive art, powerful messages and a playful spirit. We believe in breaking the rules, thinking differently, and making art thatconnects with real life. Our team is made up of curious, passionate people who love creativity, community, and doing things with heart. You don’t need to be an art expert, just open-minded, energetic, and ready to be part of something exciting.
THIS IS YOU
You are an experienced and dynamic event professional who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment. With a strong eye for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality experiences, you know how to bring people together and leave a lasting impression. At Moco Museum Amsterdam, you’ll play a central role in developing and executing a diverse calendar of events that reflect our mission to make art accessible and inclusive for all.

As Event Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of events ranging from art exhibition openings and cultural experiences to private receptions and corporate functions. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure each event supports Moco’s brand, enhances the visitor experience, and contributes to the museum’s commercial and cultural goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Own and manage the full event cycle, from initial inquiry and concept development to post-event evaluation.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute high-quality events, ensuring all logistical aspects (timelines, budgets, staffing, catering, technical support) are accounted for and well-managed.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Exhibitions to align event programming with the museum’s brand, audience, and exhibitions.
  • Lead on B2B outreach and partnerships, identifying and nurturing opportunities with companies, event planners, agencies, and educational institutions.
  • Position Moco as a premium event venue, developing strategies with the Marketing team to attract new clients and boost visibility.
  • Manage the events mailbox, responding professionally to inquiries, drafting proposals, and converting leads into confirmed bookings.
  • Liaise with suppliers and contractors, negotiate contracts, and ensure smooth coordination across all event-related services.
  • Track budgets and event performance, producing clear evaluations and feedback reports to improve future planning.
  • Provide on-site event leadership, ensuring everything runs seamlessly and guests have an exceptional experience.
  • Maintain excellent relationships with clients and partners, always representing Moco in a polished, professional manner.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field, ideally in a lifestyle or premium brand setting.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills – capable of managing multiple events and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Confident communicator, able to liaise at all levels, from VIP guests to suppliers and internal teams.
  • Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for events.
  • Creative thinker with a commercial mindset – eager to grow the museum’s event profile and revenue.
  • Experienced in budget management, event software/tools, and reporting.
  • Hands-on, proactive, and solution-focused – a true team player with leadership potential.
WHAT MOCO OFFERS
Beneath our brand’s surface, Moco Museum is a united, vibrant and art loving family. We
believe that every member of our team brings in their own valuable ideas, experience and
skills, building upon our core values: inclusivity, positivity and involvement. Together, we
believe that all our aspirations can be achieved. Whether it is celebrating successes or facing
challenges, we approach them as a team, always aiming to give our best and maintain a
commitment to continuous learning. Through our Friday drinks and multiple fun, team-
building activities, Moco Museum continues to create a cooperative environment.

In addition, we provide the following benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • A high energy work environment that will keep you on your toes and inspire you to think outside the box.
  • A fun social calendar of internal team events
  • Exclusive discount on merchandize and admission to enjoy our art with your loved ones
  • Opportunity to develop yourself and to execute your ideas;
  • Lots of fun parties!
About us

From the bustling Museumplein of Amsterdam to the charming Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, and now, steps away from Marble Arch in the heart of London - Moco Museum is the global hub of art lovers and the art curious. This is the proud home to modern classics by the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, KAWS, Marina Abramović, Keith Haring, Kehinde Wiley and Tracey Emin, as well as new immersive wonders by contemporary stars. 

Across all areas of the museum, at Moco we work together to connect millions of viewers to carefully curated collections that inspire us all to defy expectations, follow our hearts and dream harder. Every day, our vision evolves and our reach grows. We trust in art as the vehicle to transport our collective consciousness into a more free, enlightened state. We are bold, pink, disruptive and playful – we are Moco. 
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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