Event Manager - Portland

FeverUp•Portland, OR

10d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment, Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +40 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right? To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment! Ready to be part of the experience? Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission. Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission. What is Candlelight? Since July 2019, Fever Originals has produced a series of classical music concerts in a “candlelit setting” which take place in the most intimate and undiscovered venues all over the world. Cities include: France (Paris, Toulouse, Lyon), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia), Portugal (Lisbon and Porto), and the United States (Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago), and are in the process of expanding to your city! Candlelight has democratized classical music by sharing it with the general public and providing a unique experience for each of our audiences. As of today, Candlelight concerts are present in over 300 cities around the world! For this role, we are looking for a part-time onsite Event Manager for our Candlelight Concerts located in New Mexico. This is a part-time position and our concerts are weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays. Transport costs will not be compensated and will be included as part of the hourly rate.

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
The use of personal laptop will be required
In effect Driver’s License is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AV and PA systems (desirable)

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 (if a candidate is not able to drive or does not have a valid driver’s license, alternative methods of transporting supplies may be arranged)
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 (this will usually consist of a recorded speech, but may require public speaking on an occasional basis)
Weekly reporting to Fever Originals Project Managers about the status of each event; including both the pre and post-event findings and feedback
Occasionally assist with evaluating and executing walk-throughs of potential venues
Opportunity to partake in an exciting and rapidly growing company and the possibility to manage Candlelight and other Fever Original Events in other areas
Represent both the Fever and Candlelight brand fully through professional communication and management; acting as the main customer service representative at every event