Do you thrive in the excitement of live events and enjoy being hands-on from concept to showtime? Our client — a family-oriented, customer experience-driven production company — is looking for a skilled Live Events Manager to join their growing team. With a strong focus on collaboration and professional growth, this is an ideal role for someone who wants to take ownership, lead onsite, and be part of a team that truly values the work they do and the people they do it with.

This is a working management role, reporting directly to the VP of Event Management, and requires the ability to travel and oversee onsite execution of large-scale conferences, meetings, and conventions. You’ll play a key role in planning and delivering exceptional live experiences from start to finish.

As a full-time team member, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation, and both traditional and Roth 401(k) options. In addition to a base salary, performance bonuses and show pay could also boost your earnings in this role!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that cares about its people and its clients — and loves bringing unforgettable live experiences to life — we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Work with a live production staff and clients to coordinate and direct all logistics for audiovisual production of in-person meetings and events.
• Must be comfortable being the main client contact for all production details.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Coordinate with trucking provider and warehouse to ensure the transportation of equipment to and from the event location.
• Produce and determine production schedules in conjunction with clients, meeting venues, and other vendors.
• Strict adherence to production budget and project profitability.
• Create and interpret AutoCAD drawings for live events.
• Input labor needs into R2 for assigned events and manage labor crew on-site for shows and events.
• Coordinate the setup and operation for AV equipment for corporate meeting and event environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and maintaining determined process.
• Ability to manage project throughout the pre-production, production, and post-production process – this includes onsite event management, invoicing and securing client for the next event.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holiday as the event schedule requires
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years industry experience, with proven production and live event management skills
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD operation to create and modify drawings.
• Ability to learn quickly
• Capable of learning R2 Rental software.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Personable attitude able to build lasting relationships with clients, and staff.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally, and through email.

Desired Skills

Design & Production

Additional Information

• Technical or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.