Northern Virginia Community College
Venue Marketing Specialist
🇺🇸 Alexandria, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $25 per Hour
💻 Marketing
🗓️ October 27th, 2025
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Northern Virginia Community College is hiring a Venue Marketing Specialist. The role involves developing and executing marketing strategies to promote NOVA Event Services venues, managing social media, creating marketing materials, conducting outreach to performing arts groups and event planners, and collaborating with rental coordinators to increase venue bookings.
Highlights
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for NOVA Event Services venues including Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall.
- Manage and expand social media presence targeting potential renters and industry professionals.
- Create graphics, brochures, and digital content to showcase venue offerings.
- Conduct outreach to performing arts organizations, concert promoters, and event producers.
- Build relationships with community partners and industry contacts to generate leads and repeat bookings.
- Track marketing efforts and suggest improvements to increase bookings.
- Collaborate with rentals group to connect clients with booking coordinators and recommend appropriate venues.
- Proficient with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media advertising platforms.
- Required qualifications include experience in marketing and/or social media management, event coordination, and venue or event marketing.
- Part-time position paying $25/hr; work schedule Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:00pm, with some travel between NOVA campuses.
Venue Marketing Specialist Full Description
Venue Marketing Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Venue Marketing Specialist
Role Title | PR & Mktg Spec II
Role Code | 29092-FP
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 280W1038
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-VP Finance
Work Location | Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range | $25/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday: 8:30am-3:00pm; Work schedule may vary.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
The Venue Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies for the NOVA Event Services venues Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall. This position focuses on positioning the venues as the preferred choice for performing arts groups, concert promoters, and event planners seeking professional and flexible spaces.
Duties and Tasks:Develop and implement marketing strategies that highlight the value and versatility of the venues. Manage and grow social media presence to reach potential renters and industry professionals. Create compelling graphics, brochures, and digital content that showcase the spaces. Conduct outreach to performing arts organizations, concert promoters, and event producers. Build and maintain relationships with community partners and industry contacts to generate leads and repeat rentals. Track marketing efforts and recommend improvements to increase bookings. Collaborate with the rentals group to connect clients with the appropriate booking coordinators and suggest suitable venues. Provide regular updates to leadership regarding marketing initiatives and results. Serve as a subject matter expert in venue marketing and recommend industry best practices.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | KSAs: Strong sales and communication skills with confidence in outreach and client engagement. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and stay organized. Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media advertising platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of clients, community members, and colleagues. Ability to effectively promote events to target audiences, using both traditional and digital channels Knowledge of marketing principles and strategies, coupled with a creative mindset to conceive and implement unique event ideas, is also essential.
Minimum Work Experience: Experience in marketing and/or social media management. Experience working as an Event Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, or Event Planner Experience in venue or event marketing.
Additional Considerations | Experience with amateur or professional production organizations and community theatrical groups. Experience in the event industry, live theater, production or a related field. Experience working with higher education or nonprofit organizations.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Maybe required to travel between NOVA Campuses, especially between Alexandria and Annandale campuses .
Role Title | PR & Mktg Spec II
Role Code | 29092-FP
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 280W1038
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-VP Finance
Work Location | Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range | $25/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday: 8:30am-3:00pm; Work schedule may vary.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
The Venue Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies for the NOVA Event Services venues Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall. This position focuses on positioning the venues as the preferred choice for performing arts groups, concert promoters, and event planners seeking professional and flexible spaces.
Duties and Tasks:Develop and implement marketing strategies that highlight the value and versatility of the venues. Manage and grow social media presence to reach potential renters and industry professionals. Create compelling graphics, brochures, and digital content that showcase the spaces. Conduct outreach to performing arts organizations, concert promoters, and event producers. Build and maintain relationships with community partners and industry contacts to generate leads and repeat rentals. Track marketing efforts and recommend improvements to increase bookings. Collaborate with the rentals group to connect clients with the appropriate booking coordinators and suggest suitable venues. Provide regular updates to leadership regarding marketing initiatives and results. Serve as a subject matter expert in venue marketing and recommend industry best practices.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | KSAs: Strong sales and communication skills with confidence in outreach and client engagement. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and stay organized. Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media advertising platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of clients, community members, and colleagues. Ability to effectively promote events to target audiences, using both traditional and digital channels Knowledge of marketing principles and strategies, coupled with a creative mindset to conceive and implement unique event ideas, is also essential.
Minimum Work Experience: Experience in marketing and/or social media management. Experience working as an Event Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, or Event Planner Experience in venue or event marketing.
Additional Considerations | Experience with amateur or professional production organizations and community theatrical groups. Experience in the event industry, live theater, production or a related field. Experience working with higher education or nonprofit organizations.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Maybe required to travel between NOVA Campuses, especially between Alexandria and Annandale campuses .
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2847P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 10/24/2025
Job Close Date | 11/13/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89993
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 10/24/2025
Job Close Date | 11/13/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89993
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand that this is a part-time position. In consideration thereof, I wish to proceed with the completion of my application.
- No response.
- Yes.
- No.
- * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in marketing and/or social media management ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience working as an Event Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, or Event Planner?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in venue or event marketing ?
- Yes
- No
- * Part of your role involves communicating directly with performing arts organizations and community groups. How would you build relationships that encourage them to rent our venues for future events?
(Open Ended Question) - * You are asked to market two very different spaces: a gymnasium and a theater. How would your marketing approach differ between the two?
(Open Ended Question) - * In your opinion, what is the most effective medium for marketing a venue, and why?
(Open Ended Question) - * How do you determine which marketing medium or platform to use for a specific demographic, and why?
(Open Ended Question) - * What has been your most successful experience marketing an event venue? What strategies or approaches made it successful?
(Open Ended Question) - * Please upload your portfolio to be considered for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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