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

POSITION SUMMARY: 

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

DUTIES AND 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Two (2) years progressive experience in catering or event sales and service, or relevant college degree and one year’s work experience

• Hospitality or customer service experience preferred

• Previous Wolf Trap hospitality experience desirable

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. 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. 

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives.  We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside.  Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org.  An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

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