Venue Manager

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,548 - 29,265; Part time

Job summary

George Washington University’s Events & Venues department on the Foggy Bottom campus is seeking a temporary Venue Manager. This on-site, part-time, on-call role requires occasional nights and weekends and supports events for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

You will coordinate event logistics, serve as the primary contact for event hosts, manage setup and day-of changes, supervise staff and vendors, and enforce campus policies to ensure successful events across campus venues.

Qualifications

• Project management experience is preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift objects over 25 lbs.
• Communication and writing skills with high attention to detail.
• A self-starter who will present options or solutions to realize our vision for events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement event logistics for events at various venues on campus
• Serve as a single point of contact for all event hosts’ needs as outlined in event planning documentation
• Open and close events
• Provide guidance, support, and direction on any day‑of changes for the event
• Check event room set‑ups and become familiar with the event's agenda
• Keep staff informed of any issues that may arise
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, as well as escalates problems to the appropriate department for solutions
• Manage Housekeeping, Facilities, Catering, Audio Visual, IT, and event staff, including outside vendors, and direct any changes needed to preplanned services
• Enforce University policies, best practices, and any venue‑specific guidelines
• Performs 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.

Skills

Project management

Stand for long periods

Lift 25 lbs

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Job description

Job Summary

Events & 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 the community. The department offers spaces for 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 is part-time with an on-call reporting status and requires occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement event logistics for events at various venues on campus
• Serve as a single point of contact for all event hosts’ needs as outlined in event planning documentation
• Open and close events
• Provide guidance, support, and direction on any day‑of changes for the event
• Check event room set‑ups and become familiar with the event's agenda
• Keep staff informed of any issues that may arise
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, as well as escalates problems to the appropriate department for solutions
• Manage Housekeeping, Facilities, Catering, Audio Visual, IT, and event staff, including outside vendors, and direct any changes needed to preplanned services
• Enforce University policies, best practices, and any venue‑specific guidelines

Performs 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.

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 options or solutions to realize our vision for events.

Position Information

Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

Hours per week: 20

Salary range: $18.08 – $30.50 per hour

Work schedule: Monday to Sunday, occasional evenings

Employee onsite status: On‑campus (in person)

Job type: Temporary, part‑time (on‑call)

Required background check: Criminal history screening and other conventional checks.

EEO 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.