Museum Events Manager

Job overview

The Museum Events Manager role is onsite in Dayton, OH, with pay of $64,000–$68,500 per year. The position supports the Dayton Art Institute’s events and facility rental program. The manager plans and oversees museum events and rentals, leading the events team and coordinating with clients, museum departments, and vendors. The role supports the museum’s operational and financial success by delivering organized events and a strong client and guest experience.

What you'll do

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee weddings, corporate and private events, museum-hosted programs, and facility rentals
• supervise and schedule event staff
• serve as a primary client contact
• conduct site visits and consultations
• manage timelines, budgets, staffing plans, and logistics
• coordinate with museum departments and external vendors
• ensure compliance with museum policies, safety requirements, and operational standards
• resolve event issues
• maintain event documentation and client information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

museum events manager

event planning

facility rentals

museum events

weddings

corporate events

team supervision

client experience

dayton oh

dayton art institute

$64k–$68.5k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or three to five years of relevant event planning, hospitality, facility rental, or management experience, or a combination. Evening and weekend work may be needed based on the event calendar.

About the employer

Dayton Art Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.