Employment Opportunity – Venue Manager
Sanctuary Events in South Austin is an event venue for weddings, private parties, corporate events, community groups, etc. We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, and self-directed Venue Manager who is passionate about working in the event and wedding industry.
Responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to,
Managing the Sanctuary Events website and venue profiles on platforms such as the Knot, Wedding Wire and Here Comes the Guide
Sales and managing bookings of the Sanctuary Property
Executing contracts in relation to booking of property
Conducting open house events, venue tours and generating leads
Establishing and maintaining vendor relationships
Social Media posting for @theSanctuaryEventspace and client engagement
Training, managing and scheduling a small team of day-of contractors and Grounds Coordinator
Sending Thank You cards to our amazing clients!
Proceeds from bookings at Sanctuary Events support The Amala Foundation. The Amala Foundation is a non-profit organization cultivating cultures of belonging through community building, and the teaching & practice of wellbeing. The Venue Manager is an employee of the Amala Foundation.
32 hours per week
Flexible Schedule
$40,000 salary plus commission
Paid health and dental
4% 401k matching
$100 per month wellness credit
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Weekend work required
Sanctuary Events provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Is the Venue Manager position the position for you?
To be successful in this role, you must be self-motivated, reliable, accountable, self-
aware, and HIGHLY organized. You must have strong sales and customer service skills, experience with Google Suites and Microsoft Office, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience using Honeybook or other booking platform is a plus!
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. To apply please follow the steps below.
How to apply
Email your resume to Carolyn@amalafoundation.org with the subject VENUE MANAGER, along with a cover letter in which you answer the questions listed below. You will receive an email notifying you that your materials have been received. After that, Amala will initiate all contact. Please respect our hiring process and refrain from calling or sending additional emails. We look forward to connecting with you.
Cover letter questions (please limit to one page):
Why are you interested in Amala’s Venue Manager position and what about your background draws you to this position?
What experience do you have working in the event/wedding industry?
How do you envision this position and Sanctuary Events engaging with the local community?