Banquet Manager - DCSD Legacy Campus

Douglas County School District • South Hanover Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Event Manager, this role contributes hospitality expertise and operational leadership to ensure the successful execution of events at the Legacy Campus. The Banquet Manager is responsible for managing the on-site logistics and service components of events, ensuring high standards of hospitality, professionalism, and guest experience. This role collaborates with internal departments and external partners to coordinate small, midsize, and large events hosted at the Legacy Campus. Responsibilities include event preparation, staff supervision, room setup oversight, guest service management, and post-event breakdown. The Banquet Manager coordinates with Technology, Custodial, Security, Catering, and other support teams to ensure all event requirements are delivered efficiently and professionally. This role also helps foster strong relationships with schools, district leaders, local corporations, colleges, and community organizations that utilize the Legacy Campus, playing an important role in ensuring events are well organized, professionally executed, and reflective of the district’s commitment to community engagement and hospitality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Hospitality
• Ability to coordinate teams and supervise event support staff
• Ability to effectively adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail
• Computer application skills: Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent Customer service skills, with an emphasis in event planning and implementation
• Excellent facilitation skills, adult and student
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during event preparation and execution.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move throughout event spaces during setup and breakdown.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull event-related materials and equipment up to twenty-five (25) to forty (40) pounds (tables, chairs, linens, signage, small equipment).
• Ability to assist with room setups including arranging tables, chairs, staging, and event equipment.
• Ability to move quickly and safely through event spaces while managing logistics and guest needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and via phone, radio, and electronic communication systems.
• Visual and auditory ability to monitor event environments, identify safety concerns, and respond to guest needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in event planning preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as district policies and campus procedures
• Model professional conduct and maintain the highest level of personal and professional integrity in all interactions
• Promote a welcoming, professional, and service-focused environment for all guests and campus partners
• Monitor event timelines and ensure all services are delivered according to schedule and client expectations
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, schools, departments, and community partners using the Legacy Campus
• Coordinate with Technology, Custodial, Security, and Catering teams to ensure all event logistics are properly executed
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of internal and external users through the facility management system, including rental agreements, invoicing, and payment processes
• Serve as a point of contact for event hosts, vendors, and service teams during events to ensure smooth communication and quick resolution of issues
• Ensure event spaces are set, maintained, and reset according to event specifications and campus standards
• Supervise and coordinate event and banquet staff, including set-up, service, and breakdown teams
• Oversee the on-site management of banquet and event operations, ensuring all event details are implemented according to the event plan
• Assist the Event Manager and the Assistant Event Coordinator in the planning, coordination, and successful execution of campus events
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• Setup and troubleshoot basic A/V equipment and technologies

Benefits

• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plan options
• voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire
• paid off-track
• sick and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees