Live Event Operations Coordinator

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

Job summary

Sundus in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Event Operations Assistant to support live events, programs, activations and cultural initiatives. You will coordinate with internal teams, vendors, performers and stakeholders to ensure events are delivered on time and to quality standards.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in event operations, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in event operations, event coordination, live events, activations, or similar 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.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Flexibility hours

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sundus in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Event Operations Assistant to support live events, programs, activations and cultural initiatives. You will coordinate with internal teams, vendors, performers and stakeholders to ensure events are delivered on time and to quality standards.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in event operations, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.