Event Venue Manager

Who We Are: The Village of Wilde Lake is the "historic district" of Columbia. In 1967, Slayton House, which houses the offices of Wilde Lake Community Association, was dedicated as the first community center in Columbia. It serves the community by offering a variety of classes and special events. Slayton House is a unique community center building which features a 240 seat theatre, dance studio, and juried art gallery, as well as several meeting rooms.

Position Summary: Wilde Lake Community Association is seeking an Event Venue Manager to manage all activities associated with rentals and use of community facilities in the Village of Wilde Lake in Howard County, Maryland, and to ensure the smooth operation of Slayton House. Our facilities are available for use for theatre, educational, recreational events, as well as social and business functions. A Typical Day May Look Like This: Negotiate and facilitate leases, rentals, and the use of community facilities. Our clients include performing artists using Slayton House Theatre and various business and community groups. Answer all inquiries about use and scheduling of facilities, prepare contracts and leases, and advise clients on WLCA rental policies and guidelines. Conduct tours of Slayton House for prospective clients. Maintain the rental schedule for all community facilities in the Master Scheduling Book. Manage and prepare weekly and monthly schedules for Facility Assistants, Set-Up and Maintenance Personnel. Train and supervise the work of facility assistants. Manage the payment and security deposit process for all leases and rentals. Ensure insurance coverage requirements are met. Assist Village Manager with setting budget goals related to rental and lease income and facility related expenses, and ensure goals are met throughout the year. Assist in facility maintenance processes by scheduling and coordinating outside contracts for cleaning and maintenance, ordering necessary supplies, attending building inspections, and responding to repair/maintenance requests. Answer phones and greet visitors, and assists with other duties as needed.

Is This You: High School Diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.3+ years of experience in theatre management, facilities management, or event space/venue management required; community association/non-profit experience preferred. Howard County resident preferred. You're comfortable with Google Workspace. You're great with customers. You're polished and professional when working with clients, and their satisfaction is your end goal. Your communication skills are strong - you write well and speak eloquently in person and over the phone. Organization is important to you. You can handle multiple tasks at one time, and you can shift priorities when needed. You work well with others. If you've worked in theatre management, we want to talk to you! This is Us: Wilde Lake Community Association was formed "to organize and operate a nonprofit civic organization, exclusively for the promotion of the health, common good and social welfare of the owners of property in, and the residents of, the Village of Wilde Lake." Wilde Lake Community Association is committed to supporting its mission by: Administering the Wilde Lake Village Covenants which govern the exterior appearance and maintenance of properties in the Village. Offering a wide variety of programs, special events and classes. Advocating for Village residents in areas of interest and concern to Village residents. Providing information and referral services. Providing space for meetings and events at Slayton House and the neighborhood centers.

Terrific Total Compensation Package: Annual starting salary of $67,000.00 to $71,000.00, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits: health insurance; retirement with match; generous paid time off. A cohesive and mission-oriented team philosophy. Wilde Lake Community Association is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We welcome you to apply today!