Events Manager Jobs in Virginia
Events Manager jobs in Virginia concentrate in corporate conferences, government affairs, nonprofit fundraising, and military and defense sector events, with demand at every level from coordinator to senior director. The largest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where organizations such as Marriott International, Booz Allen Hamilton, and INOVA Health System maintain consistent events operations year-round. Logistics coordination, vendor management, and virtual or hybrid event production are among the most sought-after specialties in the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Meetings and Events Manager | JOB DESCRIPTION
LodgeWorks is actively hiring for a Meetings and Events Manager
Who we are
LodgeWorks is a privately held hotel development and management company. While our name isnt on the hotels themselves, our extraordinary culture is at the heart of our 18 hotels including our award-winning Archer Hotel boutique collection and our portfolio of other great brands with familiar names, such as Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Aloft, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn.
Were thrilled to be considered industry innovators with a rich 35+ year history. Yet, what we are most proud of is the strong family culture we have developed and maintained while growing to 950+ employees nationwide. At LodgeWorks, hospitality is more than just the industry in which we work; it defines everything we do. Maybe its because were grounded in Midwestern hospitality (our home office is in Wichita, Kansas, while our hotels are scattered across the U.S.). Or maybe its because we actively work to make hospitality (with each other, our guests, our clients and partners) the foundation upon which everything is built.
Job overview
The Meetings and Events Manager is responsible for coordinating all event space and function needs, as well as sales activities as they relate to corporate, weekend and leisure markets. This position is responsible for sales support whenever necessary and for maintaining professional relationships with client contacts, as well as customer service, correspondence and communication. Knowledge and implementation of excellent service philosophy and programs are required in dealings with clients, guests and co-workers.
Your day-to-day
- Become accountable for developing, monitoring and achieving the revenue budget.
- Provide clear direction and feedback on a regular basis to all Sales staff and Food and Beverage employees.
- Participate in weekly scheduled sales meetings.
- Hold weekly BEO meetings.
- Participate in all food and beverage meetings.
- Make sales appointments and cold calls to consistently prospect accounts for all direct sales segments.
- Determine availability and space requirements; qualify the needs and close the sale with contract.
- Respond to all event space and hotel inquiries in a 24-hour time frame.
- Develop a good understanding of operations of the hotel, including food and beverage, front desk, reservations, revenue management, housekeeping, maintenance and guest services.
- Conduct site tours for potential clients and guests.
- Effectively recommend the appropriate event space, menu needs, audiovisual needs and other food and beverage options depending on needs evaluation.
- Work closely with client to create Banquet Event Orders.
- Work closely with the client or guest contact to ensure that needs are being met for event space.
- Maintain a good working relationship with the existing and potential client base; explore ways to increase revenue from this base.
- Actively work in-house guests for sales leads and referrals.
- Assist in implementing special promotions relating to direct sales segments (e.g., event space special promotions, parties).
- Develop a trace system to regularly contact and maintain relationships with primary clients.
- Produce meeting invoices in a timely manner.
- Regularly follow up with clients during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.
- Work a schedule of at least 40 hours per week, which may occasionally include weekends.
- Assist in any other task or duties as requested by management.
Who you are
- A team player with a heart for hospitality.
- Entrepreneurial at heart and innovative in mind.
- A long-term thinker.
- Customer-focused, with guests, clients and employees at the forefront of your thinking.
- Nimble and able to adapt to change quickly.
- Committed to sharing and togetherness and value the family mindset of our organization.
- Aware that a good reputation is a huge asset to a hotel and committed to being a representative of that great reputation.
- An excellent communicator.
- Naturally curious and value listening to solve problems.
- Comfortable following directions, guidelines and work objectives.
- Capable of exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
- Capable of standing for an entire shift or for an extended amount of time.
- Capable of reaching overhead, utilizing both hands, leaning over, stooping and kneeling.
- A plus: Practiced, with six months' related experience in hospitality or a service industry.
- A must: Eager to be part of a great work culture and team.
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:
- PTO
- Hotel and restaurant discounts available at select LodgeWorks properties
- Health, vision and dental benefits
- 401(k) plans with matching contributions
- Paid holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability (company sponsored)
- Referral bonuses
- Flexible spending accounts
LodgeWorks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
Brand: Archer
Address: 1600 King St Alexandria, VA - 22314
Property Description: Archer Old Town Alexandria
Property Number: 2322
Meetings and Events Manager | JOB DESCRIPTION
LodgeWorks is actively hiring for a Meetings and Events Manager
Who we are
LodgeWorks is a privately held hotel development and management company. While our name isnt on the hotels themselves, our extraordinary culture is at the heart of our 18 hotels including our award-winning Archer Hotel boutique collection and our portfolio of other great brands with familiar names, such as Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Aloft, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn.
Were thrilled to be considered industry innovators with a rich 35+ year history. Yet, what we are most proud of is the strong family culture we have developed and maintained while growing to 950+ employees nationwide. At LodgeWorks, hospitality is more than just the industry in which we work; it defines everything we do. Maybe its because were grounded in Midwestern hospitality (our home office is in Wichita, Kansas, while our hotels are scattered across the U.S.). Or maybe its because we actively work to make hospitality (with each other, our guests, our clients and partners) the foundation upon which everything is built.
Job overview
The Meetings and Events Manager is responsible for coordinating all event space and function needs, as well as sales activities as they relate to corporate, weekend and leisure markets. This position is responsible for sales support whenever necessary and for maintaining professional relationships with client contacts, as well as customer service, correspondence and communication. Knowledge and implementation of excellent service philosophy and programs are required in dealings with clients, guests and co-workers.
Your day-to-day
- Become accountable for developing, monitoring and achieving the revenue budget.
- Provide clear direction and feedback on a regular basis to all Sales staff and Food and Beverage employees.
- Participate in weekly scheduled sales meetings.
- Hold weekly BEO meetings.
- Participate in all food and beverage meetings.
- Make sales appointments and cold calls to consistently prospect accounts for all direct sales segments.
- Determine availability and space requirements; qualify the needs and close the sale with contract.
- Respond to all event space and hotel inquiries in a 24-hour time frame.
- Develop a good understanding of operations of the hotel, including food and beverage, front desk, reservations, revenue management, housekeeping, maintenance and guest services.
- Conduct site tours for potential clients and guests.
- Effectively recommend the appropriate event space, menu needs, audiovisual needs and other food and beverage options depending on needs evaluation.
- Work closely with client to create Banquet Event Orders.
- Work closely with the client or guest contact to ensure that needs are being met for event space.
- Maintain a good working relationship with the existing and potential client base; explore ways to increase revenue from this base.
- Actively work in-house guests for sales leads and referrals.
- Assist in implementing special promotions relating to direct sales segments (e.g., event space special promotions, parties).
- Develop a trace system to regularly contact and maintain relationships with primary clients.
- Produce meeting invoices in a timely manner.
- Regularly follow up with clients during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.
- Work a schedule of at least 40 hours per week, which may occasionally include weekends.
- Assist in any other task or duties as requested by management.
Who you are
- A team player with a heart for hospitality.
- Entrepreneurial at heart and innovative in mind.
- A long-term thinker.
- Customer-focused, with guests, clients and employees at the forefront of your thinking.
- Nimble and able to adapt to change quickly.
- Committed to sharing and togetherness and value the family mindset of our organization.
- Aware that a good reputation is a huge asset to a hotel and committed to being a representative of that great reputation.
- An excellent communicator.
- Naturally curious and value listening to solve problems.
- Comfortable following directions, guidelines and work objectives.
- Capable of exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
- Capable of standing for an entire shift or for an extended amount of time.
- Capable of reaching overhead, utilizing both hands, leaning over, stooping and kneeling.
- A plus: Practiced, with six months' related experience in hospitality or a service industry.
- A must: Eager to be part of a great work culture and team.
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:
- PTO
- Hotel and restaurant discounts available at select LodgeWorks properties
- Health, vision and dental benefits
- 401(k) plans with matching contributions
- Paid holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability (company sponsored)
- Referral bonuses
- Flexible spending accounts
LodgeWorks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
Brand: Archer
Address: 1600 King St Alexandria, VA - 22314
Property Description: Archer Old Town Alexandria
Property Number: 2322
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in events manager jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, marketing, or a related field
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential issued by the Events Industry Council
- Three or more years of end-to-end event planning experience including vendor negotiation
- Proficiency with event management platforms such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or Bizzabo
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, timelines, and multiple concurrent events
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and client coordination
Events Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a events manager in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as an events manager, so the path runs through education and professional credentials. Most Virginia employers expect a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, or marketing. Earning the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential from the Events Industry Council strengthens your candidacy significantly, as many Northern Virginia government contractors and Richmond corporate employers list it as preferred or required.
Which companies hire events managers in Virginia?
Virginia events manager roles are posted by Amazon Web Services, Marriott International, and Behavox and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's high concentration of federal contractors and associations means corporate and government-facing event roles are especially active in that corridor.
Which Virginia cities have the most events manager jobs?
Arlington, McLean, and Alexandria account for the largest share of events manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia leads because of its dense cluster of federal agencies, defense contractors, and trade associations, while Richmond draws demand from state government, financial services, and university events operations, and Virginia Beach supports a strong hospitality and military-adjacent events market.
Are there remote events manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're limited. Events management is inherently on-site for productions, venue walkthroughs, and day-of logistics, so fully remote roles are the exception rather than the rule. About 50% of events manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically cover pre-event planning, vendor communications, and virtual event production rather than in-person execution.
How can I get hired as a events manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an events coordinator or event assistant role at a Virginia hotel, convention center, or association management company. Large Richmond-area nonprofits and Northern Virginia trade associations regularly hire entry-level coordinators and offer hands-on exposure to full event cycles. Pursuing the CMP-Aspire pathway through the Events Industry Council and building a portfolio from volunteer or campus events gives candidates a concrete edge when applying.
Where can I find and apply to events manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to events manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across industries and metro areas. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.
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