Event Operations Assistant

Sundus; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Event Operations Assistant to support planning, coordination and delivery of live events, activations, and cultural programs. You will liaise with internal teams, vendors, performers, and venues to ensure activities align with approved plans, timelines, and safety standards.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when events run.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in event operations, event coordination, live events, activations, or similar operational support roles.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and operational teams.
• Experience within museums, cultural institutions, heritage organizations, government entities, or public-facing environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and monitoring of on-site event operations across public events, activations, and programs.
• Assist with event readiness checks to ensure activities are delivered according to approved plans and schedules.
• Monitor event setup, live operations, and post-event breakdown activities to ensure smooth execution.
• Identify operational issues, risks, or gaps and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.
• Maintain effective communication between internal departments, vendors, suppliers, and event management partners.

Skills

Event coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Event Operations Assistant is responsible for providing operational and coordination support for live events, public programs, activations, and cultural initiatives. The role supports the successful planning, execution, and delivery of events by coordinating with internal teams, vendors, performers, suppliers, and stakeholders while ensuring all operational activities are completed according to approved plans, schedules, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and monitoring of on-site event operations across public events, activations, and programs.
• Assist with event readiness checks to ensure activities are delivered according to approved operational plans and schedules.
• Monitor event setup, live operations, and post-event breakdown activities to ensure smooth execution.
• Identify operational issues, risks, or gaps and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.
• Maintain effective communication between internal departments, vendors, suppliers, and event management partners.

Scheduling & Operational Monitoring

• Maintain operational schedules, event timelines, run sheets, and key deliverables.
• Track event progress against approved schedules and track delays or operational concerns when required.
• Coordinate schedule updates and operational changes with all relevant stakeholders.
• Support operational readiness activities to ensure successful event delivery.

Performance & Program Coordination

• Coordinate with event agencies, performers, suppliers, and operational partners during event delivery.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure compliance with agreed scopes, schedules, and operational requirements.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, performers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the execution of performance and program activities in accordance with approved event plans.

Compliance & Administrative Support

• Track permits, approvals, operational documentation, and event-related records.
• Ensure compliance with venue procedures, operational standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Maintain operational trackers, supplier records, project documentation, and event files.
• Support post-event reporting, administrative tasks, and event evaluations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in event operations, event coordination, live events, activations, or similar operational support roles.
• Experience supporting public events, cultural programs, exhibitions, activations, or large-scale visitor experiences is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and operational teams.
• Experience within museums, cultural institutions, heritage organizations, government entities, or public-facing environments is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, based on event requirements.

Language Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic language proficiency is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of live event operations and production coordination.
• Understanding of venue operations, event logistics, and health & safety practices.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with vendors, suppliers, performers, and operational stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience maintaining operational trackers, schedules, and event coordination documentation

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.