Facilities Manager for Events

Living Classrooms Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching education, advancing workforce development, and promoting environmental awareness through dynamic programs and community engagement. With a focus on experiential learning, Living Classrooms provides safe, innovative venues for events that support its mission and foster partnerships within the community. The organization operates several private event facilities designed to host a diverse range of events, from small gatherings to large-scale celebrations, facilitating memorable experiences while maintaining the highest standards for facility care and management.

The Facilities Manager for Events at Living Classrooms plays a crucial role as the main onsite venue point-of-contact during private events held at the organization’s facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring that the venue is fully operational, safe, and prepared to meet the needs of each event from a facility standpoint. Whether the event is small or large, the Facilities Manager serves as the first person to arrive and the last to leave, guaranteeing that the event space is maintained to impeccable standards and that all facility-related concerns are promptly addressed.

In larger events where an Event Manager is also present, the Facilities Manager works collaboratively under the Event Manager’s direction, fulfilling any delegated tasks while maintaining oversight of all facility aspects. At all times, the Facilities Manager reports directly to Living Classrooms’ Director of Private & Special Events, who provides support remotely during events. This role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who excels in multitasking and problem-solving under pressure, as the events industry frequently presents unforeseen challenges.

Key responsibilities involve enforcing venue rules and policies to maintain facility integrity, communicating effectively with vendors, clients, and planners, and ensuring cleanliness and readiness of restrooms and other amenities. The Facilities Manager also takes charge of security measures by turning off lights, locking, and arming the facility post-event. Physical stamina is essential, as the role requires being on foot for the majority of the event, handling event setup and breakdown logistics, and regularly lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds. Reliable transportation to and from the venue is also a must.

This position offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment within a nonprofit dedicated to community development and education. For those passionate about event operations and facility management, the Facilities Manager role provides an opportunity to contribute significantly to the success of private events while upholding the mission and values of Living Classrooms.