Event Manager & Photography Sales Lead

Atlanta History Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan (403(b))

Employee discounts

Job summary

Atlanta History Center, Buckhead campus and Margaret Mitchell House, seeks an on-site events coordinator combining wedding, social, corporate, and nonprofit events with photography and proposal sales.

You will manage year-round events, be primary contact, oversee vendor coordination, pricing, and bookings, while ensuring museum policies are followed.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in hospitality or related fields, strong service orientation, and availability mornings through weekends.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in hospitality, event management, sales, or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to interpret event diagrams and schedules.
• Must have open availability mornings through evenings, including weekends.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work at both Buckhead and Midtown locations.

Responsibilities

• Review event paperwork and schedules to prep for successful execution.
• Serve as primary on-site contact for clients, vendors, and staff.
• Oversee vendor load-in, setup, activities, breakdown, and cleanup.
• Maintain proactive presence, coordinating with security, housekeeping, and sales.
• Manage photography and proposal inquiries from first contact to on-site execution.
• Communicate pricing, policies, availability; schedule site visits; prepare agreements.
• Coordinate photography sessions and proposals per locations and venue policies.
• Enforce museum policies and safety procedures.
• Assist with event setup, production, and other needs.
• Provide clients with accurate museum facility information.
• Complete event checklists, post-event reports, and incident docs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Event coordination

Sales or upselling experience

Education

Pursuing degree in Hospitality/Event Management

Job description

Atlanta History Center, Buckhead campus and Margaret Mitchell House, seeks an on-site events coordinator combining wedding, social, corporate, and nonprofit events with photography and proposal sales.

You will manage year-round events, be primary contact, oversee vendor coordination, pricing, and bookings, while ensuring museum policies are followed.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in hospitality or related fields, strong service orientation, and availability mornings through weekends.