Rentals and Events Manager

General Summary: The Rentals and Events Manager will drive revenue growth through sales, coordination, and execution of weddings, social rentals, and large-scale events at the Zoo. The Rentals and Events Manager will serve as the on-site lead for clients, vendors, and Zoo staff to ensure that every event meets the Zoo's standards of excellence. ; • Responsible for compiling agenda for weekly department meetings; • Responsible for review of department web pages every month; • Assist with Ravens event days and sales on Ravens Walk; • Provide administrative support to achieve department revenue goals; • Use sound judgment and report incidents to management or security, as needed; • Facilitate and support events for other Zoo departments, including education and animal; • Assist other departments as needed for cross-utilization of skills and manpower; • Work collaboratively with other departments to create necessary event collateral such as posters, banners, and handbills for internal and external promotion of the Zoo’s events; • Perform other duties as assigned; and, • Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Zoo. Communication (Internal and External): • Responsible for meeting with departments throughout the Zoo and coordinating their efforts in relation to development activities; • Manage and update event pages on the Zoo’s website; and, • Communicate with various Zoo managers on event days to ensure coordination of efforts; Experience/Training: • Minimum one year of direct experience coordinating weddings, social rentals, and large-scale events; experience with client relations and vendor management preferred.