Strategic Event Sales & Operations Coordinator

Cincinnati Museum Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati seeks a Coordinator of Event Sales and Operations to support planning and execution of events, manage client communications, and oversee vendor relations. The role requires coordinating room bookings, run of show, catering, A/V, and daily administrative tasks to ensure top-quality experiences for guests.

The position reports to senior leadership and requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred in sales, events, or hospitality.
• Experience in large venues, museums, or attractions preferred.
• Knowledge of event logistics including catering, A/V, décor.
• Liquor inventory management knowledge in Ohio preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plans for large-scale Freedom Center initiatives.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and staff to tailor program offerings.
• Oversee event planning including load in/out, catering, A/V.
• Maintain calendars, invoices, and client records in databases.
• Assist with sales plans and client reporting to leadership.

Skills

Client management

Event coordination

Sales proficiency

Vendor relations

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

College degree in sales/events/hospitality

Tools

POS systems

E-commerce platforms

Job description

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati seeks a Coordinator of Event Sales and Operations to support planning and execution of events, manage client communications, and oversee vendor relations. The role requires coordinating room bookings, run of show, catering, A/V, and daily administrative tasks to ensure top-quality experiences for guests.

The position reports to senior leadership and requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.