Chief Event & Venue Operations Leader

PSQ Productions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PSQ Productions in Irvine seeks a Director of Events, the sole director-level leader responsible for planning, staffing, safety, production coordination, and day-to-day operations of all events and venue services. You will set standards, lead cross-functional teams, and act as the on-site operational decision-maker to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

This role collaborates with executive leadership, clients, vendors, artists, and public safety agencies, driving continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in large-scale event operations and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and crowd management.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, artists, and public safety agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead venue operations before, during, and after events.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and labor compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors, police, security, EMT, and contractors.
• Manage artist relations and production coordination.
• Drive safety, risk management, and compliance practices.

Skills

Event leadership

Staff management

Budget planning

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Asana

Momentus Elite

Tools

Momentus Elite

Asana

MS Office

Job description

PSQ Productions in Irvine seeks a Director of Events, the sole director-level leader responsible for planning, staffing, safety, production coordination, and day-to-day operations of all events and venue services. You will set standards, lead cross-functional teams, and act as the on-site operational decision-maker to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

This role collaborates with executive leadership, clients, vendors, artists, and public safety agencies, driving continuous improvement,