​Venue Manager

Join our team at Historic London Town and Gardens, a stunning waterfront wedding venue just minutes from Annapolis! We're hiring a full-time Venue Manager to oversee the execution of weddings and private events, supervise part-time Site Supervisors, manage client communications post-booking, and lead the venue’s social media presence. This is a key middle-management role supporting the Executive Director.  

 

Responsibilities:   

As the Venue Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for our wedding and event clients after they book—handling communication, walkthroughs, staffing, and event execution. You’ll supervise the Site Supervisor team, ensure smooth day-of operations, and help market our venue through Instagram, Facebook, and vendor partnerships. 

 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for booked clients. 

• Coordinate all pre-event communications, final walkthroughs, rehearsals, vendor deliveries and event day-of logistics. 

• Train, supervise, and schedule part-time event supervisors, fostering a strong and professional event team that ensures seamless operations, client satisfaction, and adherence to site policies. 

• Delegate supervision of private events or serve as the on-site supervisor. 

• Maintain accurate client files and ensure all details are clearly communicated to staff.  

• Market and promote the venue in coordination with the Director of Communications, including the development of sales materials, promotional content, and social media efforts. 

• Attend industry events and help with marketing/open house efforts.  

• Report maintenance needs and work with other departments to support event success.  

• Represent the venue with warmth, professionalism, and a service-minded attitude. 

 

Qualifications:   

• 4+ years of experience in events or hospitality (wedding experience a plus).  

• Prior supervisory or management experience including training staff. 

• Strong writing and communication skills.  

• Interest in social media marketing and brand building.  

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, or related field (preferred but not required).  

 

Requirements:  

• Experienced in weddings, hospitality, or event management.  

• An excellent communicator—friendly, professional, and client-focused.  

• Friendly, professional demeanor with the ability to stay calm under pressure. 

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple events at once.  

• Comfortable working independently. 

• Comfortable supervising staff and working collaboratively with vendors and clients.  

• Familiar with Instagram, Facebook, and basic content creation.  

• Ability to lift up to 60-pounds and stand for long periods. 

• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather.  

• Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and select holidays based on event needs. 

 

Reports To: Executive Director 

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Compensation: 

Salaried, $55,000 - $62,000 to commensurate with experience. 

 

Benefits:  

• Annual Leave: 10 days of accrued annual leave.   

• Personal Leave: 7 days of personal leave per calendar year   

• Holidays: 12 designated holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and Personal birthday.  

• Retirement plan and Foundation match.  

• Health Insurance: Ability to buy into group health insurance with London Town paying 70% of the premium.   

• Foundation-paid flexible spending account 

 

Work Schedule:  

• This is a full-time, exempt position with variable hours depending on the event schedule  

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required during event seasons.  

 

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to hr@historiclondontown.org. Applications should be received by July 15, 2025. 

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