Rivers of Steel Venue Coordinator | Part-time, Seasonal
Position Description
Venue Coordinator will assist in coordinating the events at Rivers of Steel venues for the 2026 season. They will showcase our incredible venues to interested parties, work with existing bookings to finalize plans, process transactions and be the onsite coordinator for select events.
The ideal Venue Coordinator has experience with events in a variety of venues. They are enthusiastic about the planning process and have the ability to match the creative energy of a diverse clientele. They are a problem solver with a mind for logistics.
Hours: up to 30 hrs./week, Wednesday- Sunday, including nights and weekends.
Reports to: Senior Director of Events & Tourism
Status: Part-time, Non-exempt – Seasonal (approx end date November 2026)
Salary: $20.00/hr
Responsibilities:
- Answer inquiries regarding Rivers of Steel venue rentals within 48 hours of receipt
- Provide excellent customer service to rental patrons including:
- Fielding venue inquiries with enthusiasm
- Providing compelling venue tours and with ideas for creative use of the spaces
- Coordinating with vendors for internal services including bathroom trailer(s), furniture, and tent rentals
- Working collaboratively with the events team for the rental party to recommend and guide catering, floral, A/V and other event needs
- Provide clear and timely communication around contracts, including payment schedules and timelines
- Act as ON SITE COORDINATOR on the day of the events, as assigned
Requirements
- This position will work a Wednesday-Sunday schedule, making themselves available nights and weekends for events and tours of the venues to prospective patrons
- The person in this position must have reliable transportation to get them to/from the Rivers of Steel venues located in Homestead, Munhall and Rankin
- This is a hybrid position with options to work from home on administrative days or days without tours
Qualifications
- Must have 1-3 years of events experience
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have a reliable device for answering calls, emails, and text messages as needed.
- Must have strong communication skills and genuine enthusiasm for celebrating life’s milestones, like weddings, showers, anniversaries, family reunions, etc
- Experience with Microsoft suite is preferred
- Must undertake some physical activity and work including some lifting
Who We Are
Rivers of Steel showcases the artistry and innovation of southwestern Pennsylvania’s industrial and cultural heritage through its historical and 21st-century attractions—offering unique experiences via tours, workshops, exhibitions, festivals, and more.
Behind the scenes, Rivers of Steel supports economic revitalization—working at the grassroots level to deepen community partnerships, promote heritage tourism, and preserve local recreational and cultural resources for future generations. For additional information, please visit www.riversofsteel.com.
Rivers of Steel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring, transferring, promoting, terminating, paying, training, benefits, or any other actions affecting employees. Rivers of Steel does not make any personnel decisions based on an employee's race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, ancestry, marital status, veteran's status, non‐job related disability or handicap, or other prohibited criteria as these terms are used under applicable law. Rivers of Steel abides by applicable federal, state, and local laws that govern human rights in the employment process.
Submission
Please provide a detailed resume and cover letter delineating your relevant experience to
[email protected]. Applications will be accepted through July 12, 2026
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
