Manager, Events and Venues

Established in 1958, Foundation For The Carolinas is one of the largest community foundations in the United States. Serving a 13-county region, we help families, nonprofits, and businesses amplify the impact of giving, offering a wide variety of charitable funds and best-in-class service to clients and donors.

The Foundation is headquartered within the Belk Place Civic Campus, which includes the Luski-Gorelick Center for Philanthropy, the Levine Conference Center, 220 North Tryon event venues, and the historic Carolina Theatre. The campus also houses our flagship program, the Robinson Center for Civic Leadership, which addresses our community’s most significant challenges and opportunities, such as economic empowerment, neighborhood revitalization, and education.

Foundation For The Carolinas is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered. We actively encourage and seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds to apply for our open positions. Join us in our mission to build a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

The Events & Venues Manager is responsible for organizing and executing wedding events, primarily supporting the 220 North Tyron event space rental business. This role is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to event clients, team members, and other key partners. Most of the work is self-directed, allowing independent judgment in managing events for clients, as well as overseeing event facilities and equipment.

The Events & Venues Manager is also responsible for supervising external vendors and contracted event staff. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring a positive final impression with clients. You will collaborate closely with the Carolina Theatre, the Senior Manager of Events and Venues, the Assistant Event Manager, security personnel, event contractors, and others involved in the event planning and execution process.

Your daily responsibilities include: 

• Manage events in Tripleseat scheduling system.
• Execute events at 220 North Tryon and the Carolina Theatre.
• Responsible for prompt and thorough client communication throughout entire process
• Assume responsibility for wedding events from the VP of Events and Venues 30 days prior, overseeing final planning, walkthroughs, client communication, layout and timeline finalization, and coordination of staffing and alcohol..
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on wedding days, providing personalized support and guidance throughout the planning and execution process.
• Submit invoices to client and ensure all invoices are paid in full prior to closing out the event
• Manage all contracted event staff on the day of the event.
• Facilitate the execution of client events, either directly or through contracted staff
• Assist with the execution of FFTC special events as needed.
• Manage event bar, including initial pull, closing, and restocking.
• Cultivate vendor relations in all aspects of hospitality industry
• Take over existing Corporate and Nonprofit event clients from the VP, Events and Venues prior to the event to ensure a smooth transition and seamless execution.
• Lead final planning and execution of select Corporate and Nonprofit events

•  3 or more years event planning experience
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Facility management experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge of industry-related vendors and practices
• Responsive, service-oriented work style
• Entrepreneurially motivated
• Strong organizational & scheduling skills and ability to multitask
• Able to physically meet the demands of event execution
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate with clients, employees, management, and contractors
• Team player