Rental Event Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Rental Event Manager
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs

Are you a logistics mastermind with a flair for hospitality? Do you thrive in the buzz of live performances and city events? The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a Rental Event Manager to lead the charge in planning and executing dynamic rental events at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and throughout the City Springs campus.

As the Rental Event Manager, you’ll be the primary point of contact for all rental clients—from initial inquiry to final invoice. You’ll coordinate event logistics across multiple venues, including the Byers Theatre, Studio Theatre, Conference Center, City Green, and more. If you're a relationship builder who knows your way around floorplans, production timelines, and client expectations, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead project manager for rental events across City Springs venues
• Create detailed event layouts and logistical plans using event management software
• Collaborate with clients to identify event needs and maximize experience and revenue
• Draft contracts and track billing, invoicing, and financial settlements
• Manage logistics for A/V, catering, labor, and equipment, ensuring every detail is on point
• Coordinate with internal departments to execute seamless events
• Oversee on-site operations and serve as Manager on Duty during assigned events
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and service providers
• Support the Director of Events & Sales with event planning, sales strategy, and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in a performing arts center, convention center, or similar setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, training and experience that demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with laser-sharp attention to detail
• Confident communicator with top-tier customer service instincts
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules demand
• Proficient with event management systems, Microsoft Office, and floorplan design tools
• Valid Georgia driver’s license with good driving record required

Perks & Benefits

• Two competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• A City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A robust retirement savings program: the City contributes 12% of your base salary to a 401(a) plan and matches up to 5% of your contributions to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Access to an on-site gym

About Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is Georgia’s sixth-largest city, with nearly 110,000 residents and a thriving business community. Known for its small-town charm, strong public safety, and exceptional quality of life, Sandy Springs consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family. As Georgia’s most diverse city, it offers top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, miles of parks and riverfront recreation, and a vibrant dining and retail scene—all just minutes from the heart of metro Atlanta.

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must successfully pass a criminal background screening, motor vehicle check and drug screening post-offer.