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Overview
The Event Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all operational aspects of the music festival. This role ensures seamless execution by managing logistics, staff, vendors, and compliance requirements while delivering an exceptional experience for artists, guests, and partners.
This is a seasonal role from September 9, 2025 and will end on November 20, 2025.
This role pays an daily rate of $700.00
This position will remain open until November 20, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of festival operations, from pre-event preparation through post-event wrap-up.
- Develop event timelines, schedules, and budgets; monitor expenses to ensure financial targets are met.
- Coordinate with artists, production crews, vendors, sponsors, and contractors.
- Oversee festival site operations, including concessions, security, parking, accessibility, guest services, and emergency procedures.
- Recruit, train, and supervise event staff and volunteers.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, alcohol, and local permitting regulations.
- Collaborate with marketing and ticketing teams to support promotions and drive attendance.
- Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders during the festival, resolving issues quickly.
- Monitor event flow to ensure a safe and positive guest experience.
- Prepare post-event reports, analyzing performance and providing recommendations for improvements.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience managing large-scale events, festivals, or live entertainment.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with artists, vendors, and staff.
- Proven track record in budgeting, contracts, and vendor management.
- Ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Knowledge of production logistics, safety compliance, and crowd management.
- Flexible to work long hours, nights, weekends, and extended days during the festival.
