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Venue Manager

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Mar 26, 2026

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description 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 of the community. We provide spaces for our 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 will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 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 escalate 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.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
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 us with options or solutions to realize our vision for events.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Division of Safety and Operation
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:	20
Hiring Range	$18.08 - $30.50
Work Schedule:	Monday-Sunday, Occasional Evenings
Position Designation:
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Position Type:
Posting Number:	T001131
Job Open Date:	03/25/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
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.