Event Rental Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 878760 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - PLANNER IV (RENTAL MGR) - 45001114

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45001114 

Salary:  $41,000 - 43,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/13/2026 

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Department of State

Planner IV (Working Title: Rentals Manager)

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Museums

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant work experience in hospitality, event production, non-profit management, or other related field OR an associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time work experience in venue rentals, event planning, banquet management, and/or sales.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Resume and a detailed cover letter outlining any work experience related to the position.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, non-profit management or another related field.
• Knowledge of museum environments and practices.
• Knowledge of billing and accounting practices.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will possess experience in hospitality, sales, or planning and management (corporate meetings, special events and/or weddings) as well as an appreciation of historic sites. Candidate should be flexible and firm; creative and detail oriented; and hard-working and professional. In partnership with the museum's Executive Director, the Mission San Luis Rentals Manager will help set the vision, goals, and promotions for the venue rentals program.

The Rentals Manager will:

• Monitor logistics for setup and break down for private rental events and conduct routine inspections, submit reports, and create scheduling.
• Ensure the property of Mission San Luis is safeguarded before, during, and after all events while ensuring all activities comply with established policies and procedures.
• Compile venue rental contracts, invoices, payments, and other accounting as needed.
• Participate in community outreach and networking.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of event production including logistics, scheduling, reporting, and safety
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and closing
• Knowledge of weddings, event, and decor trends
• Knowledge of social media as a tool for sales and promotions
• Ability to be creative and solution-based
• Ability to understand and apply pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to use computer word processing, research, presentation of plans, reports, presentations, and database management
• Ability to be flexible, patient, and professional
• Ability to multi-task, sometimes under pressure
• Ability to lift 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.