Venue ManagerEvents & Venues at the George Washington University (a department in the Division of Safety & Operations) schedules and manages event venues on the Foggy Bottom Campus. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients both in the community and outside of the community. We provide spaces for our students, faculty, staff, and guests to host events, meetings, and gatherings.
We highlight university traditions, produce memorable guest speaker events, and coordinate many other activities unique to our campus with local, national, and international acclaim. Our record of excellence, support, and cooperation is one that we are proud of.Events & Venues is seeking a temporary Venue Manager. This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status.
Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:Coordinate and implement event logistics for events at various venues on campusServe as a single point of contact for all event hosts' needs as outlined in event planning documentationOpen and close eventsProvide guidance, support, and direction on any day of changes for the eventCheck event room set-ups and become familiar with the event's agendaKeep staff informed of any issues that may ariseTroubleshoot and resolve issues, as well as escalate problems to the appropriate department for solutionsManage Housekeeping, Facilities, Catering, Audio Visual, IT, and event staff, including outside vendors, and direct any changes needed to preplanned servicesEnforce University policies, best practices, and any venue-specific guidelinesPerforms other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.Minimum Qualifications:Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications: - Project management experience is preferred.
The ability to stand for extended periods of time, the ability to lift and move objects over 25 lbs is desired. Communication skills, writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to turn in work with little to no errors. A self-starter who will present us with options or solutions to realize our vision for events.Campus Location: - Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department: - Division of Safety and OperationFull-Time/Part-Time: Part-TimeHours Per Week: - 20Hiring Range - $18.08 - $30.50Work Schedule: - Monday-Sunday, Occasional EveningsEmployee Onsite Status - On-campus (in person)Required Background Check: - Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchEEO Statement: - The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.