Title: Manager of Special Events

Supervisor:  Museum Director

Status:  Permanent Part Time: 20 hours/month 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lee-Fendall House Museum in Alexandria, Virginia seeks a Manager of 
Special Events.  The Manager of Special Events is responsible for a range of 
outreach and marketing activities, as well as all activities associated with the 
development, management and oversight of the museum’s private rental 
program.  Regular duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the 
following:  

(1)	Promote and market the Lee-Fendall House as an event rental site, 
which includes the development and implementation of an annual marketing 
plan, broadening of constituency/client base and establishing and meeting 
annual income goals.  Plan, manage and execute approved annual rental 
program budget.   Provide timely reports; maintain files and financial records.

(2)	Serve as liaison with prospective clients and oversee all event rental 
contracts and logistics.  Ensure all rules and guidelines governing the use of 
the site are adhered to by rental clients and museum staff.  Supervise event 
staff as well as cleaning and maintenance vendors to assure the museum and 
grounds are presentable.

(3)	Work with both the general public and specialized audiences in 
support of the museum’s mission.  Assist with the museum’s public information 
strategy to increase awareness of, and educate people about the museum 
and its programs.  This includes drafting and disseminating press releases, 
public information documents, maintaining the website and contributing to the 
development of the newsletter.

(4)	Assist with other activities as requested.  



Preferred Qualifications:  College degree preferred in related field.  Three to 
five years of experience in marketing, meeting/event planning, coordination 
and event management.  Experience with historic house/site marketing is 
preferred.  The Manager of Special Events must be flexible and willing to assist 
with all aspects of the organization’s work.  The ideal candidate will be 
outgoing and energetic, able to work with and provide exceptional customer 
service to a broad and diverse public, and possess effective communication 
skills, as well as excellent organizational, planning and financial management 
skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.  The 
Manager of Special Events must possess an interest in history, a willingness to 
develop knowledge of the Lee-Fendall House Museum’s history and 
significance. The Manager of Special Events must possess a working 
knowledge of basic computer applications.  This position will require some 
evening and weekend hours.  Must be able to climb stairs and lift a minimum of 
50 lbs.

If you wish to be considered for the position, please submit a cover letter and 
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