Event Manager - New Orleans

Fever • New Orleans, LA

179d • $25

About The Position

Fever is looking for a part-time onsite Event Manager for our Candlelight Concerts located in New Orleans. This is a part-time temporary position. The role involves acting as the main point of contact onsite for Candlelight events and staff, ensuring that each staff member is trained in their duties, managing inventory and supplies, and representing both the Fever and Candlelight brand through professional communication and management. The contract will be for 6 months, ideally starting as soon as possible, with shows running weekly and shift times varying from 4-8 hours/day.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in event management and/or a relevant degree (preferred)
• Interest and passion for live music and organizing events
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Experience leading an on-site team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good ability to work in a pressured environment
• Knowledge of AV and PA systems (desirable)
• The use of personal laptop will be required
• In effect Driver's License is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact onsite for Candlelight events and staff; communicate directly with Fever Originals manager
• Full visibility into staff roster; set schedule; communicate with the staffing agency about any reschedules of events
• Ensuring each staff member is trained in their duties whether it is validating tickets, accommodating guests to their seats, or setting up the candles in the venue in preparation for the concert
• Drive uHaul with event supplies to and from concert venues
• Manage inventory and track supplies for venues
• Manage any printing needs
• Manage guest lists for all events
• Manage the opening and closing remarks at events
• Weekly reporting to Fever Originals Project Managers about the status of each event
• Occasionally assist with evaluating and executing walk-throughs of potential venues
• Represent both the Fever and Candlelight brand fully through professional communication and management

Benefits

• Opportunity to partake in an exciting and rapidly growing company
• Possibility to manage Candlelight and other Fever Original Events in other areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees