Wedding and Event Director

Company Description Historic Shady Lane LLC is an event venue and services provider based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, known for its historic charm and scenic surroundings. The property offers a distinctive setting for weddings and special events, attracting clients who value character, ambiance, and personalized service. The company focuses on delivering well-organized, memorable experiences through careful coordination and attention to detail. Team members work closely with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure that every event runs smoothly and reflects the client’s vision.
Role Description The Wedding and Event Director is a full-time, on-site role based in York, PA, responsible for overseeing all aspects of weddings and events from initial inquiry through event completion. This role manages client consultations, venue tours, and detailed event planning, including timelines, floor plans, and vendor coordination. The Wedding and Event Director leads event-day execution by directing staff, coordinating vendor setup and breakdown, and ensuring all logistics align with client expectations and venue standards. Daily responsibilities include managing event calendars, preparing proposals and contracts, monitoring budgets, and maintaining accurate records and communication with clients and partners. The role also involves supporting sales efforts through timely follow-up on leads, relationship-building with vendors, and contributing to process improvements that enhance the guest experience.
Qualifications
Strong event planning and event management skills, with experience coordinating weddings or similar large-scale social events.Ability to manage budgeting and cost control for events, including quotes, contracts, and vendor invoices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and onsite teams.Sales and client relationship skills, including conducting venue tours, closing bookings, and providing consistent follow-up.Proven organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.Comfort working evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required by event schedules.Experience in hospitality, events, or venue management preferred; prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.Proficiency with basic office software and event management tools; ability to quickly learn venue-specific systems.High level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail in a guest-focused environment.