Job Details

City of Portland - Venue Manager

Position Number: 6624869
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

City of Portland - Venue Manager

This position begins in January 2026
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

About the City of Portland Parks Recreation and Facilities Department:

The mission of Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is to enhance the quality of life through people, parks, and programming while creating lasting memories for the people of Portland and its visitors.

Job Summary:

The Venue Manager is responsible for administrative and managerial work in the planning, organizing and directing the management and operations of the Exposition Building, Fitzpatrick Stadium, Merrill Auditorium and Oceangateway.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Plans, directs and manages the administration and operations of the assigned venue.
Develops and implements Venue goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Prepares, justifies, monitors and represents the budget for the venue.
Assists the Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities in the long-range planning, development and maintenance priorities for the venue to include facility maintenance, operations, program development, scheduling.
Organizes and administers a year-round venue use, scheduling, facility maintenance, program development and priorities for the assigned venue.
Oversees the hiring and training of professional, technical and maintenance employees for the venue.
Develops and implements signage, sales and marketing strategies.
Reviews and evaluates the work of employees; makes program and facility inspections to evaluate the quality of work being performed at the assigned venue. Makes regular inspections at sponsored programs and activities in progress.
Ensures that maintenance is scheduled and carried out in a timely fashion.
Works with staff to ensure a high level of morale and productivity. Develops and fosters positive working relationships among all staff.
May prepare agreements and invoicing or oversee that of rental agreements.
Communicates regularly with the Director to keep the Director informed on important developments, correspondence, and meetings attended.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience working in venue management capacity
Ability to market the venues, programs and sales.
Proven experience in analyzing a variety of administrative and operational issues, to make recommendations for solutions and to implement those recommendations.
Experience in budget development and human resource management.
Knowledge of food and beverage, custodial and facility management as it pertains to scheduling and management, programming, planning and maintenance.
5-10 years of experience as a Venue Manager.

Expected Hours/Schedule

This position has a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends. Schedule and hours will vary based on Events.

Applications accepted until October 31, 2025

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a Non Union C44 position - Annual salary starting at $80,652.00.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Fitness Reimbursement
Use of City recreation facilities
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=330&sreq=9&form=5000&desc=VENUE%20MANAGER