Club Details

Saucon Valley Country Club

2050 Saucon Valley Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015

This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.

Age of Club	Number of Members	Average Age of Members	Club Ownership
100	1100	50	Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume	Annual Dues Volume	Annual Food Sales	Annual Beverage Sales
$18,000,000.00	$6,200,000.00	$4,000,000.00	$1,500,000.00

Golf Facilities

18 hole course, par 71, designed by Herbert Strong
18 hole course, par 72, designed by William Gordon
18 hole course, par 72, designed by William and David Gordon

• Three 18 Hole Championship • Unique 6 hole short course • Indoor golf simulator • Host of the 2022 Senior U.S. Open

Tennis Facilities

Hard courts
Hard courts

• 12 outdoor Har-Tru courts • 2 outdoor hard courts • 3 indoor Har-Tru courts • Indoor doubles Squash court, including a gallery • Four outdoor heated & lighted Paddle courts including a warming hut

Swimming Facilities

4 Outdoor

• 4 outdoor swimming pools: diving well, lap, junior, and wading pool

Other Athletic Facilities

• Fitness center • Fly Fishing • Outdoor basketball court • Pickle ball courts

Dining Facilities

8 Various

• 8 dining venues across campus • Outdoor dining • Ballroom • Guest House • Lounge/Bar • Private function rooms

Special Club Features

Special Club Features

Founded by Bethlehem Steel
850 acres
13 room overnight Guest House Bed & Breakfast
60 holes of golf
38 Buildings on property

About the Club:

Saucon Valley Country Club, founded in 1920, lies nestled in the Lehigh Valley one hour north of Philadelphia and slightly more than one hour west of New York City.

Saucon Valley Country Club is a beautiful and unique club retreat spanning 850 acres, offering exceptional recreation and social experiences with an emphasis on golf. Sixty holes of golf with three championship courses, a six-hole Short Course for use by juniors and novice golfers, ten indoor and outdoor dining venues, four swimming pools, an outstanding racquets and fitness facility, and a thirteen bedroom 18th Century Guest House, all ensure our members have a variety of year-round recreational options from which to choose. In fact, LINKS Magazine named Saucon one of the top 100 most prestigious private clubs in the world.

Club is open 6 days per week, 11 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

7/16/2021

Job Title

Director of Events

Brief Job Description

Saucon Valley Country Club is a picturesque private club retreat offering a myriad of exceptional recreational and social experiences with an emphasis on golf. Three 18-hole championship golf courses provide unique and varied play, while a six-hole course introduces the novice. Seven dining venues and nine banquet venues deliver the most diverse culinary experience in and beyond the Lehigh Valley. The outstanding racquets and fitness programming, and 18th century Guest House, further enhance the exceptional member experience. Cool off during the summer months in the four swimming pools the entire family will enjoy. Founded in 1920 by 16 business leaders from Bethlehem Steel, the Club has evolved gracefully over the past 100 years and today encompasses 850 acres that serve as a timeless retreat from the everyday hustle and bustle where families enjoy new experiences and create memories.

The Director of Events desires to be a part of a dynamic leadership team who is striving for continual growth and development. The ideal candidate is creative and dynamic, who will have the opportunity to develop and form a team. They will be a thought partner with Chef to develop creative ideas for menus, concepts and new experiences for the membership. While driving revenue, the Director must have the Ability to manage a budget, market basket comparisons, set event pricing based on P&L management.

Candidate Qualifications

Two plus years in a proven leadership role
Four years of event management experience
Knowledge of catering software, such as NorthStar, Reserve, Delphi, or Caterese is a plus
Strong administrative and computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; ability to prioritize and organize
Active participation in professional organization for catering professionals a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Oversee and implement banquet and catering service and setup
Assists with banquet management team

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
College degree in hospitality a plus

Date Position Available

July 31, 2021

Other Benefits

Employee benefits are a highly valued form of compensation in addition to your pay. The benefits offered by Saucon Valley Country Club (SVCC) provide its full-time employees with top quality, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement plan coverage. The work – life balance is supported by including vacation, holiday and leave of absence benefits.

Please send resumes to:

Christopher Green
Assistant General Manager
2050 Saucon Valley Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015
PHONE: 6107587155
cgreen@sauconvalleycc.org