Venue Host, Rentals (Variable, 10 to 20 hours per week, October to April)

WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • Vienna, VA

12d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the day-of, onsite venue manager for corporate and social rental events at Wolf Trap Foundation facilities.

Requirements

• Two (2) years progressive experience in catering or event sales and service, or relevant college degree and one year’s work experience
• Outstanding people and customer service skills
• Poised and professional, able to troubleshoot and elevate issues in a fast-paced environment as needed
• Must be extremely organized, efficient, and meticulous with detail and follow through
• Ability to accommodate flexible schedule year-round, including evenings and weekend
• Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
• Life/move up to 50 pounds frequently
• Regularly required to stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Must be able to remain standing and walk significant distances, occasionally in heat and humidity
• We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment.
• Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Hospitality or customer service experience preferred
• Previous Wolf Trap hospitality experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site venue manager for facility rental events, including social, corporate, and Wolf Trap special events.
• Serve as on-site contact for vendors and as a liaison to the client.
• Supervise all event activities occurring at the facilities and ensure that event policies and procedures are followed.
• Appropriately manage facility needs during rental events, including AV, power, maintenance, and minor cleaning and restocking.
• Effectively maintain outstanding relationships with Wolf Trap’s exclusive catering partners and preferred as well as external vendors.
• Sustain excellent relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Foundation’s Special Events/Rentals team, the Operations team, and the Culinary/Catering team.
• Open, close, and secure the venue onsite, checking vendors in and out as directed in the event materials.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Complimentary tickets to select performances
• Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed