Events Manager

DescriptionCOMPENSATION: Starting at $27.50 per hour in wages and event commissions

SNAPSHOT

A hands-on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.

IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?

Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?
Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?
Want to gain event execution and guest service experience — with room to grow if you excel?

If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.

ABOUT US

We are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for an Event Manager who is excited about providing memorable hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

Competitive pay and benefits
Supportive, inclusive team culture
Knowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidance
Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days off

WHAT WE OFFER

$27.50 per hour includes wages of $26.00 per hour plus $1.50 per hour in event commissions
Sick pay in first year; paid time off thereafter
Healthcare benefits available within 90 days
401K eligible with company match after 1 year
Regular work schedule with specific days off
If living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly cost

WHAT YOU WILL DO (JOB SUMMARY)

The Group & Events Manager is the leader of our on site events. The Group & Events Manager leads planning and coordination for group and wedding events throughout the year while working closely with our Group & Events Director. Our property puts on 15-20 weddings each year for 75-250 guests, as well as a host of reunions and specialty events. The Ranch seeks to expand its specialty, incentive & corporate group business, focused on events of 10-250 people.

The Group & Events Manager role is ideal for someone who is excited to work with groups from beginning to end, and who enjoys being involved not only in the planning but in realizing the event vision as well. The Events manager is supported in executing all events by the Ranch’s experienced operations team.

The right person for this role has event management experience and enjoys creating customized rather than cookie cutter events. With 20 acres in an old growth forest, our array of public facilities and dining areas and our guided recreation department, and with Yosemite at our doorstep, opportunities to create amazing events are endless. For the right creative, energized, nature loving person, this is a dream job.

The role is very self-directed and is ideal for a talented individual who enjoys direct outreach, guest contact and varied responsibilities, and who possesses strong communication and organizational skills. The position is right for someone who's excited to promote a unique mountain resort like ours to a targeted set of users who value the warm, down-home, yet professional experience of the Ranch, as well as its combination of timeless feel with modern comforts and its special mix of recreation, relaxation and indulgence.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Enjoy helping guests and creating a welcoming environment
Are reliable, detail-oriented and organized
Can balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standards
Work well independently and as part of a supportive team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate group planning
Wedding planning, including rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception
Special event planning
Coordination room blocks, deposits, etc.
Coordinating tastings and menu planning
Coordinating group recreation and other special needs
Day of event execution including; working with and communicating to department managers leading up to event execution, support in any moment-to-moment issues, ensuring accurate billing, and being present to work with guests to ensure their needs are met.
Managing and maintaining catering inventories
Ranch-wide special events like holidays
Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
Comply with work shift schedules and break requirements
Perform other duties as assigned, including additional Ranch support as needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
Some prior work experience in event management; hospitality preferred
Wedding or similar high-end events experience
Experience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferred

COMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES