Program Assistant Jobs in New York, NY
Program assistant jobs in New York are in consistent demand, concentrated across Midtown Manhattan, the Upper West Side, and Downtown Brooklyn in nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, and government agencies. Employers hiring right now include New York University, City University of New York, and THE BRIDGE. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
The Practice Strategy team is responsible for creating and delivering leadership development, practice management strategies and training for Field Managers and Financial Advisors through conferences, online learning, designations, coaching and field career development training programs.
A Program Manager on the Field Event Management Team will be responsible for the planning and execution for both conferences for Managers and Advisors. Travel in this role is required.
Major Functions (Principal Duties and Responsibilities):
Independently manage training programs and incentive conferences for groups up to 1,200 attendees, including but not limited to:
- Written and verbal communication/marketing about the program
- Agenda formatting in conjunction with a business expert
- Speaker management – confirming speaking dates/times; gathering session descriptions, compiling bios/photos, collecting presentations
- Invitee List management inclusive of vetting, tracking, and reporting
- Material development, distribution, and analysis (internal websites, communication plan, program resources, surveys, action plans, key takeaways, etc.)
- On-site and/or virtual management of the meeting flow
- Liaise with our Global Conferencing and Events and Production Teams on development of event logistics inclusive of registration websites, audio-visual, conference set-up and attendee experience
- Oversee conference budgets in partnership with the Global Conferencing and Events Team, ensuring efficiencies and streamlining while still delivering a cutting-edge event
- Post-event survey creation, distribution, and analysis
- Manage relationships with external vendors on speaker selection, technology enhancements, and custom offerings to enhance programs
- Handle special projects as they arise in conjunction with Practice Strategy initiatives
Experience:
- Minimum education: Bachelor degree
Skills:
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills particularly with Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent project management skills
- Self-motivated; strong work ethic; ability to work efficiently and independently as well as in close partnership with team members
- Ability to develop and maintain successful partnerships to work collaboratively with both internal and external partners
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
- Adaptable to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take initiative, maintain high standards of professional conduct and exercise good business judgment Client-service oriented, particularly with the ability to take initiative, maintain high standards of professional conduct and exercise good business judgment
Requirement:
- Travel is required (~25% of the time).
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .
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- New York University14

- City University of New York14

- THE BRIDGE9

- The Salvation Army9

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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Program Assistant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program assistant job in New York?
Focus your search on the sectors that hire program assistants most heavily in New York: nonprofits headquartered in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, universities and research hospitals in Morningside Heights and the Upper East Side, and city and state government agencies concentrated in Civic Center. Tailoring your application to show experience with grant tracking, scheduling, or data entry gives you a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire program assistants in New York?
Employers hiring program assistants in New York right now include New York University, City University of New York, and THE BRIDGE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's dense concentration of foundations, academic medical centers, and cultural institutions means a wide range of employer types are consistently in the market for this role.
Are there remote program assistant jobs in New York?
Yes, though availability depends on the role. Program assistant positions that are desk-based and administrative tend to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to event coordination, in-person programming, or facilities are almost always on-site. About 47% of program assistant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the strongest remote options found in policy, communications, and research-focused organizations.
How can I get a program assistant job in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in New York is through nonprofit or university internships, which frequently convert to full-time program assistant roles. Organizations in the social services, arts, and public health sectors across neighborhoods like Harlem, Flatbush, and the South Bronx regularly hire candidates with little prior experience if they can show strong organizational skills and familiarity with tools like Salesforce or Excel. AmeriCorps placements with New York City-based organizations are another proven on-ramp.
Which industries hire the most program assistants in New York?
The sectors hiring the most program assistants in New York are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's outsized concentration of foundations, academic institutions, and government-funded social service agencies makes it one of the most active markets in the country for this role.
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