Event and Program Manager, Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

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Current Employees:

Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website. A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary The Event and Program Manager is responsible for providing experiences that deliver on the Reynolda brand promise. This staff member creates and oversees welcoming and inspiring events for both donors and the general public. The Event and Program Manager hires, trains, and schedules part-time staff members to ensure that Reynolda events and programs are keeping up with the expectations of our visitors, reaching revenue aspirations, and cultivating collaborative and inclusive environments. Working in collaboration with all departments across the Museum, the Event and Program Manager assists with planning and actively serves all departments in the execution of events offered by Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens; assists the Director of Advancement and the Assistant Director of Operations with fundraising events; and manages a departmental budget for revenue and expenses.

Job Description Essential Functions:

Responsible for events planned and/or supported by the Museum and Gardens, to include but not limited to: menu planning, rental orders, space reservations, and parking. Responsible for coordination, execution, and implementation of event set-up/breakdown with catering, part time staff, and other vendors. Plays an active role in event set up and breakdown. Responsible for coordinating day of logistics with vendors. Coordinates and executes a variety of events, including, but not limited to: Reynolda fundraising events, corporate partner events, annual Community Day, plays, concerts, special tours, after hour events, VIP events, academic lectures, and exhibition opening celebrations. Hires, schedules, and manages a team of front-facing, part-time staff members responsible for creating an exceptional experience. Develops and integrates strategy for execution of events and programs. Develops annual and event specific budgets and analyzes financial reports. Responsible for coordinating with the Business Office for all financial related activities for each event including submitting and approving invoices, monitoring expenses, preparing invoices and collecting payment from external clients, use of petty cash or Reynolda Campus credit card devices for events and bar services. Collaborates with the marketing and communications team to ensure adherence to brand in events. Collaborates with the operations team (security, facilities, and collections) to ensure adherence to rules and regulations. Works in close collaboration with staff in all departments and ensures that event logistics and special assistance requests are shared in advance with the operations team, as well as the front desk, to ensure proper staffing. Makes decisions and recommendations in advancement of Reynolda’s strategic directions. Leads a weekly logistics meeting with various departments across the Museum and Gardens. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

An appreciation for the visual arts and cultural history, and enthusiasm for furthering the mission of Reynolda. A stable and mature individual with an excellent work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate next steps. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to write clearly and persuasively. Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Excel, MS Word, the Web, Google Apps, and database systems. Sense of urgency and commitment to accomplish goals. Positive attitude in interacting with staff, members, and volunteers on the phone and in person. Be comfortable interacting with people at all levels, both internal and external to the Museum. Performs other related duties as assigned. Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. General knowledge of event planning strategies, processes, and available resources. Share logistical responsibilities for all events planned by the University Events office. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: rentals, floral, linens, catering, logistics and vendor negotiation. Fluency and experience in the following systems: Google Apps, all major Social Media platforms, and Microsoft Office. Ability to manage and motivate staff members in a high-impact environment. Extremely detail-oriented, with a strong ability to organize workflow and coordinate multiple concurrent activities including the ability to set and meet realistic project timelines. Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage and meet deadlines on multiple tasks. Ability to work successfully independently and in a team environment. Ability to adapt to new software and propose new solutions. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external colleagues. Creative decision-making skills; research, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary. Ability to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work. Responsible for supervising one or more employees.

Physical Requirements:

Light work. Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently and constantly to move objects. Stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, and hearing. Close visual acuity.

Subject to both environmental conditions:

Activities occur inside and outside. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

About Reynolda:

Reynolda is set on 170 acres in Winston-Salem, N.C. and comprises Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda Village Shops and Restaurants. The Museum presents a renowned art collection in a historic and incomparable setting: the original 1917 interiors of Katharine and R. J. Reynolds’s 34,000-square-foot home. Its collection is a chronology of American art and featured exhibitions are offered in the Museum’s Babcock Wing Gallery and historic house bedrooms. The Gardens serve as a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis open to the public year-round, complete with colorful formal gardens, nature trails and a greenhouse. In the Village, the estate’s historic buildings are now home to a vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants, shops and services. Affiliated with and adjacent to the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University, plan your visit at reynolda.org and use the free mobile app, Reynolda Revealed, to self-tour the estate.

Mission:

Reynolda-as a museum, garden, and historic country estate-connects people with the beauty and complexity of the American story through the integration of art, learning and nature. We cultivate experiences and environments that foster belonging.

Values:

exploration, open-mindedness, continuous improvement, community building, passion. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Full time Note to

Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.

About WFU:

Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto “Pro Humanitate,” as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school’s founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.

The University is comprised of:

the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.