Club Details

New York Yacht Club

37 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Unique Club/Facility Details

Founded in 1844, the New York Yacht Club is dedicated to attracting and bringing together a dedicated group of yachting and naval members to share and foster their interest in yachting and yacht racing. The Club maintains two clubhouses in Midtown Manhattan and Newport, R.I. Member amenities include events, dining, guestrooms, private catering, moorings and dock services. New York Yacht Club is one of the oldest private clubs in the country. The Club has a rich history with the America’s Cup, and today hosts the premier Corinthian yachting competition, the biennial Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup.

Club is open 7 days per week, 12 months per year.

Club Ownership:

Golf Facilities

Golf facilities unspecified

Racquet Facilities

Racquet facilities unspecified

Swimming Facilities

Swimming facilities unspecified

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

Dining facilities unspecified

Job Details

Date Posted

8/14/2026

Job Title

Membership Secretary and Executive Administrator

Job Description

The Membership Secretary and Executive Administrator serves as the principal administrator for governance operations, committee administration, and executive support functions of the Club Secretary and General Manager. The position acts as a central point of coordination among the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, Club Committees, members, Club Executives, and affiliated organizations.

The Membership Secretary and Executive Administrator independently manages multiple governance processes throughout the year, ensuring compliance with Club bylaws, maintaining official records, coordinating committee operations, and supporting executive leadership in the administration of the Club.

Candidate Qualifications

Five or more years supporting senior executives, boards, or committees
Experience within a private club, hospitality, nonprofit, university, association, or professional services environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding organizational and project management ability
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams is required. The successful candidate will regularly manage executive calendars, produce reports, coordinate meetings, and prepare governance materials using Microsoft 365.
Maintain committee and governance information within the Club's membership database and generate reports supporting governance, committee administration, and executive decision-making.
Experience preparing meeting agendas and minutes
Experience maintaining governance records
Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to collaborate with colleagues across all club departments, including food and beverage, hotel, sailing office, and administrative offices.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Date Position Available

9/1/2026

Other Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, employee pension and annual bonus

Please send resumes to:

Timothy Hill
Senior Director, Membership and Communications
37 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
PHONE: 3474085191
careers@nyyc.org