What is a venue manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a venue manager

1. Explore venue manager education requirements

   Most common venue manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   73.1 %

   Associate

   13.5 %

   Master's

   5.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific venue manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Logistics	9.77%
   Payroll	8.44%
   Staff Schedules	7.33%
   Event Planning	6.81%
   Venue Management	6.63%

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3. Complete relevant venue manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New venue managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a venue manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real venue manager resumes.

4. Research venue manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and book concerts, community events, and run weekly music lessons with youth.
   • Manage daily flow of customers through custom POS system, ensuring the greatest customer satisfaction.
   • Complete proposals and detail BEO.
   • Experience in NYC building codes and operations.

5. Apply for venue manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a venue manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams