Event Lead
Description
- Oversee and manage the events on-site ensuring the concert runs smoothly from conception to delivery, working with venues, vendors, other event staff and artists.
- Works closely with the Seattle City Manager to execute the activation smoothly and efficiently.
- Build strong relationships with Candlelight venues and vendors.
- Coordinate and assign all roles onsite. Resolving any issues that event staff escalate.
- Delivery and oversight of on-site production including candle distribution, event set-up, registration flow, staging, artist green room and other event elements.
- Set-up and dismantling of the event - ensure chairs, audio equipment, scenery and required signs and posters are in place before the event, and then packed away after the event.
- Represent the brand through professional management of the event and communication with artists and clients.
- Providing post-event feedback and reporting to the City Manager and implementing improvements to future events.
- Deal with any customer enquiries on-site.
- Ensuring all staff and attendees are in compliance to Fever Up COVID regulations including, social distancing, mask requirements, contactless ticket validation, waiver distribution, etc.
- Additional administrative support as needed such as, temporary support with site visits, organizing and keeping track of inventory.
Requirements
- Previous event management experience, preferably music-related
- Excellent face-to-face communication skills
- Preferably accustomed to freelance work
- Highly organized and efficient. Leadership and time management skills are key
- A problem-solver with the ability to think strategically and efficiently when faced with issues on-site
- Willing to learn from mistakes and give feedback on ways of improving the Candlelight experience
- Preferable experience managing audio visual equipment but not mandatory
- Must be local to Seattle
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader.
- Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth.
- Partake in an exciting and rapidly growing event and the possibility to participate in other cities’ Candlelights.
- Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!
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Fever is the global leader in the digitalization of the Experience Economy, helping over 40 million people every month to discover the best experiences in their cities. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy the best local experiences, from gigs to theatre, live music, immersive experiences, and pop-ups, while empowering event organizers to create new original content. Fever is present in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Lisbon, Manchester, Chicago, Brussels, Sao Paulo, and Spain, and is in process of expanding to new markets. Fever is also backed by top-notch institutional investors, including Atresmedia, Rakuten, Accel Partners, Lab-Tech, and 14W Ventures.