Top 129 Special events Jobs in Farmington, Pa

Museum Operations Manager
Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentuck Knob —Chalkhill, PA
- $62,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Community School Specialist (Grant Funded) - GCPS
Garrett County Public Schools —Friendsville, MD
- $63,168 - $72,810 a year
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
The United States Secret Service —Pennsylvania
- $48,854 - $118,204 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Special Agent - $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
United States Secret Service —Pennsylvania
- $47,562 - $115,079 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Surgery
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Armed School Security Officer
Convoy Group —Mount Pleasant, PA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
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Line Cook
Varsity Club —Morgantown, WV
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Temporary
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid training
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Catering Server
Express Employment Professionals —Farmington, PA
- $16 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Resort Events Manager
Nemacolin —Farmington, PA
- $65,000 a year
- Holidays
- Sales
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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House Manager for Youth Service Center
Monongalia County Youth Services Center —Morgantown, WV
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Academic Advisor (Peabody Academic Affairs)
Johns Hopkins University —Jennings, MD
- $57,195 - $100,040 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
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Florist
Crafty Corner Flowers & More —Bruceton Mills, WV
- $10 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Inventory management
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Kids Club Manager
Nemacolin —Farmington, PA
- $65,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kids Club Assistant Manager
Nemacolin —Farmington, PA
- $22 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Events Coordinator
Christian Help, Inc. —Morgantown, WV
- $35,600 - $37,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
- Life insurance
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Event Coordinator
Dave & Buster's —Morgantown, WV
- $10.25 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
Course Coordinator Specialist
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals —Morgantown, WV
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
5d
Kids Club Team Member (Part-Time)
Nemacolin —Farmington, PA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Butler
Nemacolin —Farmington, PA
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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(Hybrid) Sponsorship and Partnerships Coordinator - Student Media
West Virginia University —Morgantown, WV
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6d
Administrative Assistant Senior - School of Dentistry
West Virginia University —Morgantown, WV
- Full-time
- School experience
- Office
- University
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Museum Operations Manager

Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentuck Knob -
Chalkhill, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$62,000 - $75,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee discount

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Nonprofit finance
Computer operation
Outdoor work experience
Team leadership
Performance management strategy
Shopify
E-commerce
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Team training
Financial record maintenance
Organizational skills
Accounting and finance experience
Newsletters (communication methods)
Managing property management budgets
Computer skills
Business Administration
Productivity software
Profit and loss analysis
Retail management
Staffing management

Full Job Description

Kentuck Knob is a Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Usonian house set in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, close to Fallingwater. The property is open to the public for guided house tours, with walking trails and a sculpture garden featuring outdoor artworks, alongside a gift shop and an active group tour program. Kentuck Knob currently welcomes approximately 27,000 visitors a year, and ownership has ambitious plans to grow visitor numbers and expand the visitor experience in the years ahead.

We are looking for a highly organized, personable, efficient, hard-working, and honest manager to lead day-to-day operations, support that growth, and help the site run smoothly for staff, visitors, and ownership alike.

Position Overview

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the business. Duties commonly include supervising employees, allocating resources and optimizing workflows to increase efficiency.

Ensures the team’s day-to-day work aligns with organizational goals.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & General Operations

Deciding how to use resources efficiently.
Promoting high company standards, such as exceeding objectives or goals, and liaising between employees and ownership.
Improving efficiency, increasing profitability, and meeting the expectations of collaborators, customers, and vendors.
Developing and implementing company policies.
Coordinating with department heads (Housekeeping, Maintenance, Group Tours, etc.) to achieve organizational goals.
Improving work processes to increase productivity or reduce waste.
Troubleshooting onsite computer systems and equipment.
Holding weekly meetings with ownership to review operations, priorities, and progress toward goals.

Financial Management

Budgeting and overseeing the company’s finances alongside the bookkeeper and owners.
Identifying opportunities to increase revenue or connect with new customers.
Working closely with bookkeepers and accountants — using accounting software Xero — to prepare and deliver weekly financial reports to ownership, including payment schedules, cash flow statements, and profit-and-loss (P&L) summaries.
Compiling and reporting visitor attendance, sales, and other KPIs to ownership on a regular basis.
Budgeting for years to come, including long-term financial planning to support ambitious growth plans, maintenance and repairs, and equipment purchases.
Allocating savings into money-market accounts during closed periods to maximize returns on reserve funds.
Keeping abreast of and applying for local grants.

Staff Management

Supervising and training employees to complete tasks according to company standards.
Creating actionable plans to help employees prioritize tasks and achieve individual goals.
Working closely with the head tour guide to train guides in delivering Kentuck Knob’s tours in a fun, interesting, and engaging way.
Evaluating employee performance by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), settling interpersonal disputes, and issuing disciplinary actions up to and including terminations.
Recruiting, training, and scheduling tour guides and seasonal staff.
Maintaining and enforcing high standards for staff dress code and professional presentation.

Visitor Experience & Group Tours

Overseeing visitor experience and guest-service standards across tours, the gift shop, and the grounds.

Maintenance & Grounds

Leading weekly meetings with the maintenance team to divide and assign tasks, maintaining a master task list that is reviewed and checked off regularly.
Maintaining an up-to-date running repairs list for Kentuck Knob, tracking outstanding and completed work.
Keeping up to date on contractor and vendor quotes to ensure the best possible pricing and value.
Maintaining compliance with historic preservation guidelines and coordinating with preservation consultants, architects, or conservators on building and grounds work.
Liaise with ownership regarding other properties and buildings, their appearance and repair schedules.

Marketing & Community Relations

Representing Kentuck Knob at community, tourism-board, and regional partner events.
Working closely with ownership and the freelance marketer to maintain a high standard of content and offerings across websites, social media and the Klaviyo newsletter.
Scheduling events and coordinating marketing efforts at least three months in advance to ensure sufficient lead time for promotion and planning.

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

Developing and maintaining emergency preparedness, safety, and risk-management protocols for staff and visitors.
Managing relationships with insurance providers, confirming adequate coverage for property, events, and liability, and securing the best possible pricing.
Ensuring compliance with applicable employment law, safety regulations (e.g., OSHA), and licensing requirements.

Oversight of the Following Aspects of the Business

Keeping ownership in the loop with detailed reports and regular communication
Gift Shop and product merchandising
Social media marketing and advertising
Group Tour sales and coordination
Employee scheduling
Accuracy and consistency of all electronic media
Liaison between staff and ownership
Organizing, promoting, and executing special events
Assisting ownership during visits with travel, shipping, communications, personal requests, etc.
Backend management of online business platforms Shopify and Peek, including customer service communications
Visitor services and overall guest experience
Grounds, trails, and sculpture garden maintenance coordination
Health, safety, and emergency preparedness
Insurance and risk management
Historic preservation compliance
Financial reporting, cash flow, and payment schedules using Xero (in coordination with bookkeepers and accountants)
Maintenance task coordination, weekly team meetings, and the running repairs list
Vendor and contractor quote tracking to secure the best deals
Long-term budgeting and financial planning
Staff dress code and presentation standards

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality management, museum studies, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive management experience, ideally within a museum, hospitality, retail, or nonprofit operation.
Highly organized, efficient, hard-working, and honest, with a strong sense of ownership over the site’s day-to-day running and long-term success.
Proven supervisory experience, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, bookkeeping, and profit-and-loss oversight.
Experience with accounting/bookkeeping software (Xero preferred) and comfort working closely with outside bookkeepers and accountants.
Proficiency with e-commerce and booking platforms (Shopify, Peek) and general office/productivity software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a small-team environment.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed for special events and peak visitor season.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to lift and carry up to 25–40 lbs (merchandise, event materials, and supplies).
Ability to stand, walk, and navigate uneven outdoor terrain, stairs, and historic building spaces for extended periods.
Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions while overseeing grounds and events.
Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods for administrative work.
Occasional local travel for errands, supply pickup, or contractor site visits.

Pay: $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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