Growing event planning and management company seeks a Director of Operations to manage staff, and oversee the successful execution of events.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee all event logistics: setup, tear-down, janitorial, cleaning
- Manage building operations and maintenance
- Equipment procurement and maintenance (forklifts, golf carts, trucks)
- Vendor relationship management and pricing negotiations
- Resource allocation and supply management
- Lead and develop 3 full-time direct reports
- Manage large part-time workforce scheduling
- Implement accountability measures and performance standards
- Coach and elevate team members professionally
- Establish processes, procedures, and SOPs
- Create clear expectations and operational standards
- Implement project tracking and management systems
- Develop safety protocols and procedures
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Event Operations BackgroundFestival/temporary event experience preferred
- Ground-up builds in blank slate environments
- Modular construction and deconstruction experience
- Equipment and logistics coordination for temporary events
- Experience with permanent venues (amphitheaters, arenas)
- Understanding of venue operations and maintenance
- Equipment management and procurement
- Proven track record managing operational teams
- Process development and implementation
- Performance management and accountability
Technical Skills
- Project ManagementAsana experience highly preferred
- CAD SoftwareBeneficial but not required (training available)
- Safety ProtocolsExperience implementing safety procedures
- MomentousEvent management software experience
- Vendor ManagementContract negotiation and relationship management
We offer excellent benefits and an opportunity to grow and make a direct impact.