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Director of Hospitality and EventsInsideHigherEd • Orange, Texas, United States
Director of Hospitality and Events

Director of Hospitality and Events

InsideHigherEd • Orange, Texas, United States
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Title :

Director of Hospitality and Events

Type of Position : Staff

Responsibilities :

Essential Job Functions

Leadership & Strategy

  • Develop and implement strategic plans for hospitality services and event programming across all venues.
  • Lead and mentor a diverse team of hospitality, culinary, and event staff.
  • Collaborate with institutional leadership to align events and services with organizational priorities and policies.
  • Develop and implement marketing and recruiting plans that promote and maximize venue rentals and usage.

Venue Oversight

  • Brown Estate : Manage estate operations, including private events, tours, and special functions; ensure preservation and presentation standards.
  • Gator Café : Oversee daily food service operations, menu planning, vendor relations, and customer satisfaction.
  • Shahan Events Center : Coordinate large-scale events, conferences, and community gatherings; manage logistics, bookings, and technical support.
  • Joe Ben Welch Student Center Gym : Coordinate events, conference, and community gatherings; manage logistics, bookings, and technical support.
  • Event Planning & Execution

  • Supervise the planning and execution of internal and external events, ensuring high-quality service and seamless coordination.
  • Maintain event calendars, budgets, and post-event evaluations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health, and accessibility standards.
  • Customer Experience & Community Engagement

  • Foster a culture of hospitality and service excellence.
  • Serve as a liaison to community partners, vendors, and institutional stakeholders.
  • Promote venues through marketing, outreach, and public relations efforts.
  • Financial & Operational Management

  • Develop and manage budgets for each venue, separately.
  • Monitor financial performance, cost controls, and revenue generation for each venue, separately.
  • Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor relationships related to the venues.
  • Interview, hire, and manage full-time and part-time staff at each venue.
  • Other Job Functions

    Serve on committees and other service for the college, as required.

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications :

    General Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Event Planning, or related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality, event management, or related areas.
  • Proven success in managing operations and diverse teams.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in event management software and hospitality systems.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Experience in higher education or institutional settings.
  • Knowledge of culinary operations and food service compliance.
  • Familiarity with historic property management and preservation.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events and site inspections.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., event materials, supplies).
  • Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments, including during inclement weather.
  • Ability to climb stairs and navigate uneven terrain, particularly at historic or outdoor venues.
  • Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for computer use and event setup coordination.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for event coverage.
  • Security Sensitive

    This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.

    Working Conditions

    Normal office, restaurant, and banqueting facility environments.

    Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

    EEO Statement :

    Lamar State College Orange is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and / or retaliation.

    Lamar State College Orange's Annual Security Report :

    We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

    If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Safety and Security Department, located in the Academic Center, Room 149, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing security@lsco.edu .

    Click here to find the report on our website.

    LSCO's Foreign Transcript Policy :

    All applicants applying for faculty or staff positions who have attended a college or university outside the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Island, or any territory or possession of the U.S. are required to have their foreign transcripts evaluated, transcribed to English (if applicable), and authenticated by a recognized credential evaluation agency. Applicants may view more information on our website Foreign Transcript Policy | Lamar State College Orange .

    Posting Number : AS448P

    Open Until Filled : Yes

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