Best Practices, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Mail Processing, Marketing Communications, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Rentals, Sales Prospecting, Schedule Development, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
Today
The NSCDA has an immediate opening for an Events Manager at their headquarters, Dumbarton House, located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. The Events Manager is responsible for scheduling rental events, primarily weddings, that provide vital income for Dumbarton House and the NSCDA. The Events Manager is also responsible for supervising part-time employees who support the events. They will manage rental correspondence, site visits, organization-wide calendars, and prepare event rental contracts. They will, at times, represent the NSCDA and Dumbarton House at outside events and outside groups. The Events Manager must exercise discretion, have strong communication skills, strong time management skills, and be able to prioritize tasks appropriately and efficiently. They work closely with the Education and Programs Manager and report to the Director of Advancement. The primary workdays are Tuesday-Saturday, with flexibility based on events and other activities, including evenings. They are expected to support on-site NSCDA meetings and other programmatic efforts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of event rentals in a historic space
Knowledge of event rentals best practices
Understanding of event contracts and client expectations, and the ability to schedule and work site visits for prospective and contracted clients
Respond to prospective client email and phone inquiries within a timely manner
Ability to represent Dumbarton House at relevant forums and events throughout the Capital Region
Ability to schedule and coordinate vendor access to the site and needed utilities, as well as on-site event supervisors and guides
Ability to negotiate and manage all rental event contracts according to institutional policies
Able to work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to ensure robust publicity and outreach for on-site events
Ability to manage competing deadlines and set priorities
Excellent customer service skills
Strong communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision after a training period
Available to work nights and weekends
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years of event rental management experience required.