Workhouse Arts Foundation
Special Events / Rentals Administrator

Background: The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. (WAF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation with a
mission to operate the Workhouse Arts Center (opening in 2008) with programs in the visual arts,
performing arts, arts education, and history through the repurposing of the former Workhouse
correctional facility. WAF’s budget is currently $4 million annually.
Summary Statement: Reporting directly to Director, Studio & Facility Operations, the Special Events &
Rentals Administrator (SERA) serves as a significant support individual to help manage the
comprehensive special events and rentals program for the Workhouse Arts Center. This position will
work with the Director, and the Special Events & Rentals Coordinator to oversee and manage the events
supporting the WAF’s mission through community engagement and fundraising for the arts, as well as
actively focusing on the rentals program for indoor and outdoor Workhouse rental spaces. The position
is full-time and requires 40 hours per week. Located in Lorton, Virginia, the WAF is a non-profit
dedicated to providing outstanding visual and performing arts, arts education and history programs, all
in a unique historic setting. The SERA will also undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the
Director, Studio & Facility Operations.

*Role and Responsibilities:
*

• Increase the Rentals earned income activity by proactively working with the community

to develop rentals of the various Workhouse spaces.

• Increase the utilization of the Campus Quad by proactively working with the community

to engage more vendor involvement with the Community Markets, and by working with
the community to increase attendance at all the Community Markets.

• This position will also, under the direction of the Director, Studio & Facility Operations:

o Assists Director, and the Special Events & Rentals Coordinator to oversee and manage the
special
events and rentals as scheduled throughout the year.
o Will work with community partners, vendors, and others, in the execution of the
special events and rentals.
o Will also oversee staff, part-time staff, and volunteers working on special events
and rentals, as appropriate.
o Participate in community out-reach activities as determined by the Director,
Studio & Facility Operations and the President/CEO.
o Participate in Fairfax County / Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc., directed
activities regarding organizing Workhouse campus building storage capabilities.

• Assist the Director, Studio & Facility Operations to create and manage a year-round events

calendar

• Implement Workhouse events and activities.
• Provide general event task collaboration and support.
• Manage, and actively solicit for, rental events.

o Provides general event task collaboration and support.

o Manages and actively solicits for rental events and engagements.
o Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Traits and Characteristics: A confident and experienced special events and rentals expert and

will be motivated by the Workhouse’s mission and community.

• Strong Collaborator: Exhibits creative, decisive, and proactive leadership in assuring that the

Workhouse’s special events and rentals presence is paramount. Takes initiative and offers
constructive opinions with candor and commitment.

• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness,

generates suggestions for improving work, develops approaches and ideas.

• Flexibility: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes

approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with multiple assignments with
deadlines.

• Accountabilities: Excellent attention to detail, anticipation of special events and rentals need,

exercising sound professional judgement meeting financial and marketing goals, building and
maintaining good working relationships with staff, artists and other colleagues, keeping
excellent records and working well as a member of the team and by operating with the
Workhouse approved budget.

• Computer skills: Computer application competency MS Outlook, Excel, and Word, Adobe,

Calendar and other relevant applications.

Accountabilities: Satisfactory completion of this job will be evidenced by excellent attention to detail,
anticipation of financial need, exercising sound professional judgement, meeting financial goals, building
and maintaining good working relationships with staff, artists and other colleagues, keeping excellent
records, and working well as a team member, and by operating within the Workhouse approved budget.
Compensation/Benefits: Salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000, with a benefit package
that includes a health/dental insurance plan, a retirement plan, paid time off, and other employee
benefits.
Workhouse DEI Statement: The Workhouse is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff
that honors their experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We strive to create and maintain
working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Workhouse EEO Statement: The Workhouse is committed to providing equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Workhouse provides employment
opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, national origin or
ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, family responsibility, genetic status or information, military or veteran status or in any status
protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation, and training. Workhouse will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment,
or retaliation under any circumstances.
Workhouse Health and Safety Policy: The Workhouse is committed to providing a healthy and safe
environment for our staff, artists, contractors, volunteers, students and guests. With the continuing

presence of COVID and its variants, the Workhouse is following CDC guidance and State of Virginia and
Fairfax County directives and is recommending that everyone wear a mask while inside any building. The
Workhouse is a Non-Smoking campus.

Additional Notes: The workhours for this position are a function of work and support requirements
and directed by the Director, Studio & Facility Operations. The Workhouse business hours are 9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM. Some business meetings or special events will require working some weekends and
weeknights, as determined by the work load and by the Director, Studio & Facility Operations.

Applications and Inquiries: Please submit the following PDF items electronically, with the subject line
containing the words “Special Events Rentals Administrator” stated. Only qualified applicants will be
contacted. Please direct all submission to: humanresources@workhousearts.org

• Cover letter
• Resume including demonstrable accomplishments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year