Live Event Operations Coordinator

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

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.